目次
What is economics? -- Part I: Prices and markets. The role of prices ; Price controls ; An overview -- Part II: Industry and commerce. The rise and fall of businesses ; The role of profits - and losses ; Big business and government ; An overview -- Part III: Work and pay. Productivity and pay ; Controlled labor markets ; An overview -- Part IV: Time and risk. Investment and speculation ; Risks and insurance ; An overview -- Part V: The national economy. National output ; Money and the banking system ; Government functions ; Government finance ; An overview -- Part VI: The international economy. International trade ; International transfers of wealth ; An overview -- Part VII: Special economic issues. Myths about markets ; "Non-economic" values ; The history of economics ; Parting thoughts
