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Reveals the general principles behind any kind of economy such as capitalist, socialist, feudal and others. This book shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. It provides explanations ranging from rent control to the international balance of payments.

A searching re-examination of the assumptions, and the evidence for and against, current approaches to issues of economic and other disparities

[Sowell's] take on how culture, geography, politics and social factors affect how societies progressor don'twill rile those addicted to political correctness but leave everyone else wiser.-Forbes

Explains why fallacies abound in economic thinking and why they have such political staying power. This title describes the essential types of fallacies - the zero-sum fallacy, which assumes that one person's gain is another's equal loss; the 'fallacy of composition', the assumption that what is true of the part is true of the whole; and, more.

These selections from the many writings of Sowell over a period of a half century cover social, economic, cultural, legal, educational, and political issues. The sources range from Dr. Sowell's letters, books, and newspaper columns, to articles in both scholarly journals and popular magazines.

A leading conservative intellectual defends charter schools against the teachers' unions, politicians and liberal educators who threaten to dismantle their success

Sowell presents a devastating critique of the mind-set behind the failed social policies of the past thirty years. Sowell sees what has happened during that time not as a series of isolated mistakes b

Focusing on four major cultural areas, this book attempts to understand the role of cultural differences within nations and between nations in shaping the economic and social fates of peoples and of whole civilizations.

With a new preface by the author, this reissue of Thomas Sowell's classic study of decision making updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Annointed, Sowell, one of America's most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. He warns that society suffers from an ever-widening gap between firsthand knowledge and decision making—a gap that threatens not only our economic and political efficiency, but our very freedom because actual knowledge gets replaced by assumptions based on an abstract and elitist social vision f what ought to be.Knowledge and Decisions, a winner of the 1980 Law and Economics Center Prize, was heralded as a ”landmark work” and selected for this prize ”because of its cogent contribution to our understanding of the differences between the market process and the process of government.” In announcing the award, the center acclaimed Sowell, whose ”contribution to our understanding of the process of regulation alone would make the book important, but in reemphasizing the diversity and efficiency that the market makes possible, [his] work goes deeper and becomes even more significant.”

This is the gritty story of one man's lifelong education in the school of hard knocks, as his journey took him from Harlem to the Marines, the Ivy League, and a career as a controversial writer, teacher, and economist in government and private industry. It is also the story of the dramatically changing times in which this personal odyssey took place.

Sowell challenges all the assumptions of contemporary liberalism on issues ranging from the economy to race to education in this collection of controversial essays, and captures his thoughts on politics, race, and common sense with a section at the end for thought-provoking quotes.

From one of Basic's bestselling authors, an incisive critique of the destructive role of intellectuals in shaping ideas about race.

This book presents the kind of eye-opening insights into the history and culture of race for which Sowell has become famous. As late as the 1940s and 1950s, he argues, poor Southern rednecks were regarded by Northern employers and law enforcement officials as lazy, lawless, and sexually immoral. This pattern was repeated by blacks with whom they shared a subculture in the South. Over the last half century poor whites and most blacks have moved up in class and affluence, but the ghetto remains filled with black rednecks. Their attempt to escape, Sowell shows, is hampered by their white liberal friends who turn dysfunctional black redneck culture into a sacrosanct symbol of racial identity. In addition to Black Rednecks and White Liberals, the book takes on subjects ranging from Are Jews Generic? to The Real History of Slavery.

Sowell presents a devastating critique of the mind-set behind the failed social policies of the past thirty years. Sowell sees what has happened during that time not as a series of isolated mistakes but as a logical consequence of a tainted vision whose defects have led to crises in education, crime, and family dynamics, and to other social pathologies. In this book, he describes how elites—the anointed—have replaced facts and rational thinking with rhetorical assertions, thereby altering the course of our social policy.

The collection of letters chronicles Sowell's journey from a graduate student in 1960 to his reflections in 2005, offering insights into his life, career, and perspectives on contentious topics. Through his correspondence with fellow economist Walter Williams, readers gain a unique understanding of Sowell's evolving thoughts and the socio-economic landscape over more than forty years.

One of conservatism's most articulate voices dissects today's most important issues.

Takes a hard look at the state of education in American schools and universities. Dr. Thomas Sowell's imperative is to test the assumptions underlying contemporary educational policies and innovations against the historical and contemporary evidence.

This classic work by the distinguished economist traces the history of nine American ethnic groups,the Irish, Germans, Jews, Italians, Chinese, African- Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Mexicans.

Migrations and Cultures goes beyond the political view of immigration and presents the whole phenomena of migration and immigration and the major role it plays in the general advancement of the human race.

An eminent authority presents a new perspective on affirmative action in a provocative book that will stir fresh debate about this vitally important issue

This revised edition of a classic analyzes the centuries-long debates about the nature of reason, justice, equality and power

America's leading conservative economist draws on extensive data to dismantle the progressive agenda

Encompassing more than a decade of research around the globe, this book shows that cultural capital has far more impact than politics, prejudice, or genetics on the social and economic fates of minorities, nations, and civilization.

The evolution of Say's Law, which posits that "supply creates its own demand," is explored through significant historical debates, particularly the general glut controversy of the 1820s and the Keynesian Revolution of the 1930s. Thomas Sowell examines how these controversies influenced economic theory, methodology, and sociopolitical thought, involving key economists of their time. This comprehensive analysis serves as an essential resource for understanding the history of economic thought and its implications for social sciences related to economic prosperity and ideological dynamics.

Thomas Sowell takes aim at a range of legal, social, racial, educational, and economic issues in this latest collection of his controversial, never boring, always thought-provoking essays. From 'gun control myths' to 'mealy mouth media' to 'free lunch medicine', Sowell gets to the heart of matters with his characteristically unsparing candour.

Thomas Sowell's classic work explores the significant influence of modern intellectuals, which differs markedly from past eras. Unlike historical figures such as Machiavelli, who sought to directly sway rulers, contemporary intellectuals shape public opinion, impacting the actions of power holders in democratic societies—even those who may dismiss or disdain them. This book examines the track record of intellectuals and the incentives and constraints that shape their views. A striking revelation is the frequency with which intellectuals have been proven not only wrong but catastrophically misguided in their societal prescriptions, often showing little change in their perspectives despite empirical evidence of their failures. This revised and expanded edition is over fifty percent larger than the original, featuring four new chapters that delve into the relationship between intellectuals and race, including a discussion on race and intelligence. Through this analysis, Sowell highlights the complex interplay between intellectual thought and societal outcomes, urging readers to critically assess the impact of intellectuals on modern life.

A collection of essays that discusses such issues as the media, immigration, the minimum wage and multiculturalism.

The application of economics to major contemporary real world problems--housing, medical care, discrimination, the economic development of nations--is the theme of this new book that tackles these and other issues head on in plain language, as distinguished from the usual jargon of economists. It examines economic policies not simply in terms of their immediate effects but also in terms of their later repercussions, which are often very different and longer lasting. The interplay of politics with economics is another theme of Applied Economics, whose examples are drawn from experiences around the world, showing how similar incentives and constraints tend to produce similar outcomes among very disparate peoples and cultures.

Focusing on a specific developmental syndrome, the book explores its characteristics and connections to other syndromes. The author offers insights into potential causes and outlines the developmental trajectory for children affected by this syndrome. Building on previous work, it enhances understanding of late-talking children and provides valuable information for parents and educators.

Thomas Sowell's many writings on the history of economic thought have appeared in a number of scholarly journals and books, and these writings have been praised, reprinted, and translated in various countries around the world. The classical era in the history of economics is an important part of the history of ideas in general, and its implications reach beyond the bounds of the economics profession.  On Classical Economics is a book from which students can learn both history and economics. It is not simply a Cook's tour of colorful personalities of the past but a study of how certain economic concepts and tools of analysis arose, and how their implications were revealed during the controversies that followed. In addition to a general understanding of classical macroeconomics and microeconomics, this book offers special insight into the neglected pioneering work of Sismondi—and why it was neglected—and a detailed look at John Stuart Mill's enigmatic role in the development of economics and the mysteries of Marxian economics. Clear, engaging, and very readable, without being either cute or condescending, On Classical Economics can enable a course on the history of economic thought to make a contribution to students’ understanding of economics in general--whether in price theory, monetary theory, or international trade.  In short, it is a book about analysis as well as history.

Offering an insightful exploration of Marxist theory, this book serves as an accessible introduction to Karl Marx's writings. It blends clarity with intellectual depth, reflecting over 25 years of Thomas Sowell's research and analysis. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of Marx's philosophical and economic doctrines, presented in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking.

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Die Untersuchung beleuchtet, wie Wissen individuelle und kollektive Entscheidungen beeinflusst und welche Bedeutung es für Freiheit sowie Effizienz hat. Dabei werden grundlegende Muster in Entscheidungsprozessen analysiert. Als frühes Werk des Autors bietet es wertvolle Einsichten und ist das erste, das ins Deutsche übersetzt wurde.

Prawdopodobnie nigdy w dziejach ludzkości intelektualiści nie odgrywali w społeczeństwie większej roli niż obecnie. Kiedy elity wytwarzające idee otoczone są licznym wianuszkiem osób, które rozpowszechniają owe idee dziennikarzami, nauczycielami, [] ustawodawcami, urzędnikami, sędziami oraz innymi przedstawicielami inteligencji ich wpływ na kierunek ewolucji społecznej może być znaczący, a nawet decydujący. [] Dużo wiemy na temat życiorysów oraz ideologii poszczególnych prominentnych intelektualistów, lecz systematyczne analizy istoty oraz roli intelektualistów jako grupy społecznej są nadal rzadko spotykane. Ta książka ma ambicje być taką właśnie analizą. Ma ambicje badać kierunek, w którym inteligencja prowadzi nasze społeczeństwo oraz ogólniej rzecz biorąc zachodnią cywilizację. [] przeznaczona jest dla czytelników skłonnych przyłączyć się do mojej podróży ku zrozumieniu intelektualistów czyli dość pokaźnej grupy ludzi żyjących wśród nas, których działalność może mieć i de facto ma niezmiernie istotny wpływ na poszczególne państwa, a nawet całą cywilizację. fragment