https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/02/03/economics-101/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 15:38:00 -0400<![CDATA[I am attempting to read Thomas Sowell&#8217;s excellent new updated book Basic Economics 4th Ed: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy. I say attempting because the book is 689 pages long and filled with detailed information including a new chapter on the history of economics. I took economics in college but it&#8217;s been awhile and Sowell&#8217;s book really brings the layperson up to date on what economics is and how principals of economics apply around the world.]]>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:55:59 -0500<![CDATA[Helen Smith]]>https://pjmedia.com/helen-smith/2011/02/03/economics-101-n139653