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Introduction This is a special topic focusing on ideas, theories, and evidence surrounding the Financial Crisis of 2008 and the previous business recessions. Please see Bu...
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Definitions and Basics A barrier to trade is a government-imposed restraint on the flow of international goods or services. See Barriers to Trade video and video quiz at econe...
Alchian, Armen and Allen, William, Universal Economics Universal Economics shows the critical importance of property rights to the existence and success of market economies...
Arrow, Kenneth, On Ethics and Economics: Conversations with Kenneth J. Arrow Frank, Robert, Passions Within Reason Heyne, Paul, Are Economists Basically Immoral? See al...