Economic Facts and Fallacies: Second Edition

From renowned economist Thomas Sowell, an indispensable examination of widespread economic fallacies

"From one of America's most noted conservative economists, a short, original book that offers some unconventional ideas about how to think about common economic topics." ― Baltimore Sun

In this revised and expanded edition of Economic Facts and Fallacies, Thomas Sowell exposes some of the most popular fallacies about economic issues in a lively and accessible manner that does not require any prior knowledge of economics.

Key Topics Covered:

• Urban problems
• Income differences
• Male-female economic differences
• Economic fallacies about:
  • Academia
  • Race
  • Third World countries

These fallacies include widely held beliefs that are often disseminated through the media and by politicians, making this book an essential read for anyone seeking to challenge conventional wisdom and think critically about economic issues.