Applied Economics

Thinking Beyond Stage One: Second Edition

By: Thomas Sowell

Narrated by: Bill Wallace

Applied Economics is an accessible guide to how our economic decisions develop. It explains the application of economics to major world problems, including housing, medical care, discrimination, and the economic development of nations. The book is based on an international view of economics, includes examples from around the world, and shows how certain incentives and constraints produce similar outcomes among disparate peoples and cultures.©2009 Thomas Sowell (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Applied Economics...is simply the must-have field guide to our economic landscape." (Jonah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times columnist)
"Applied Economics is full of...good sense - and serves as an excellent defense against the counterproductive promises of political candidates." ( Wall Street Journal)

MUST READ!

This was an amazing book that was loaded with empirical examples! I really enjoyed reading this!

important economic basics

Sowell is amazing. The only thing is that when you read his several books, things get repetitive. nevertheless, worth your time and consideration

Exceptional Book

A very insightful book, like all Thomas Sowell's books. Sowell's scholarship is second to none.

Well written and very informative

Thomas Sowell did an excellent job organizeng this book, chapters are easy to follow and the book flows very well.

Espectacular.

Aclara la confusión de muchos temas actuales con argumentos claros. Todos deberían leer este libro.

A worthy read

There are so many things covered in this book that I never would have connected to economics. I think this is an incredible read for absolutely anyone.

Remembering political economy

When I was studying economics as an undergraduate, it was called political economy. Dr. Sowell's book illustrates how politics drives economics. The discussion of housing prices in California was especially illuminating to me. It makes me wonder how much of the cost of medical care is driven by politics.

I found this book to be very "listenable" and and helped numerous three hour commutes go by quickly.

Must-Read to Understand Impact of Public Policy

Where does Applied Economics rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the best book I've ever read/heard regarding the impact of public policy on the public.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

I was particularly interested in how the book differentiates between the intent of public policy and its after-effects, which can be completely opposite.

What about Bill Wallace’s performance did you like?

The narrator had a pretty standard delivery with no obvious mannerisms or other distractions.

If you could give Applied Economics a new subtitle, what would it be?

Understanding the Ultimate Consequences of the Policies we Endorse

Thomas Sewell speaks the truth!

want to understand how seemingly helpful public policy undermines human achievement? this book is for you. no emotions, just hard facts and elegant analysis

Good information

Very good info for those looking for a deeper understanding of how economics and politics can play into social circumstances.