What Is Economics? -- Pt. I. Prices And Markets. The Role Of Prices ; Price Controls ; An Overview --pt. Ii. Industry And Commerce. The Rise And Fall Of Businesses ; The Role Of Profits--and Losses ; Big Business And Government ; An Overview -- Pt. Iii. Work And Pay. Productivity And Pay ; Controlled Labor Markets ; An Overview -- Pt. Iv. Time And Risk. Investment And Speculation ; Risks And Insurance ; An Overview -- Pt. V. The National Economy. National Output ; Money And The Banking System ; Government Functions; Government Finance; An Overview -- Pt. Vi. The International Economy. International Trade ; International Transfers Of Wealth ; An Overview-- Pt. Vii. Special Economic Issues. Myths About Markets; Non-economic Values ; Parting Thoughts. Thomas Sowell. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 569-613) And Index.