Synopsis
Understanding how common money and market myths mislead everyday thinking.
This guide explains the kinds of economic errors people make and how to spot them in real life. It covers how competition, regulation, and price work in the market, and why simple slogans often mask deeper issues.
From natural monopolies and the problems with “restraint of trade” to why there is no guaranteed “natural price,” this book trains readers to think with the books—the actual costs, benefits, and market signals that matter. It also discusses why practices like margin dealing and bucket shops can distort risk and how class bias can color economic judgments. Clear examples help you move from intuition to sound reasoning about money, value, and policy.
- Why competition can create monopolies in practice and when regulation helps.
- How price is determined by demand and supply, not by fixed “natural” values.
- Common biases from workers, employers, and other groups that color economic thinking.
- Practical ideas to improve budgeting, investing, and business decisions.
Ideal for readers of economics who want clearer, more realistic explanations of money, markets, and policy.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a thorough examination of common economic misconceptions. The author classifies these errors into four primary categories: perpetual motion fallacies, cart-before-the-horse fallacies, ostrich fallacies, and fallacies that lack any basis in reason. Each category is illustrated with real-world examples, economic statistics, and historical context. The author challenges conventional wisdom, providing a fresh perspective on how the economy truly functions. By understanding these errors, readers can make more informed decisions in their economic interactions and contribute to a more prosperous and equitable society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334472510_0
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