--- product_id: 3491880 title: "Economic Facts and Fallacies, 2nd edition" price: "382 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/3491880-economic-facts-and-fallacies-2nd-edition store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Economic Facts and Fallacies, 2nd edition **Price:** 382 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Economic Facts and Fallacies, 2nd edition - **How much does it cost?** 382 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/3491880-economic-facts-and-fallacies-2nd-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Economic Facts and Fallacies, 2nd edition [Sowell, Thomas] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Economic Facts and Fallacies, 2nd edition Review: Thomas Sowell always challenges your thinking. - Thomas Sowell is one of the clearest writers on Economics. While I may not always agree with his positions, his arguments are well researched with empirical data. If you are a Keynesian economist, he will challenge your most held beliefs. Most importantly Sowell teaches you to question any data/ statistics and ensure the data is not cherry picked to fit the author’s narrative. I would recommend reading How to lie with statistics as a follow up to this book to give yourself tools to better understand statistical manipulation. Review: Insightful, well supported, and reasoned - I was aware of some of the fallacies Sowell discusses in his book, but he has provided insight into just how dangerous these fallacies can be when they are used to direct public policy. He has clearly explained why some commonly held beliefs are wrong, and supported his conclusions with historical and factual references. Indeed, the book is 240 pages of text with an additional 30 pages of notes and citations of his source documents. In one particular case, he exposed one of my own misconceptions and convinced me I was mistaken. His work provided me with a better understanding of both the truth and the misguided or sometimes malevolent reasons that these fallacies are perpetrated and promoted. In the many examples he discusses through the book, one of the interesting things I observed is how perpetrators or promoters of these fallacies have used similar means to support their flawed positions. One common method is to selectively ignore or hide any data or facts that don't support their position. Another is to base their positions on what sounds right, despite the vast historical evidence that proves the position is wrong. We currently are living through very dangerous times for our nation. If we hope to survive both individually and as a country, it is up to every decent person to educate themselves and those around them. Critical thinking, reason and facts are essential to combating the misinformation and flawed thinking of those leading us down the path of self-destruction. This book is a good start for understanding not only some common misconceptions and fallacies, but also why these wrong ideas are so damaging to us all. This book is just one I would recommend to anyone interested in individual freedom ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #22,349 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #25 in Theory of Economics #29 in Economic Conditions (Books) #58 in Political Conservatism & Liberalism | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,588) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | 2nd | | Grade level | 11 and up | | ISBN-10 | 0465022030 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0465022038 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | March 22, 2011 | | Publisher | Basic Books | | Reading age | 13 years and up | ## Images ![Economic Facts and Fallacies, 2nd edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KZ-KPQfWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thomas Sowell always challenges your thinking. *by R***I on May 9, 2025* Thomas Sowell is one of the clearest writers on Economics. While I may not always agree with his positions, his arguments are well researched with empirical data. If you are a Keynesian economist, he will challenge your most held beliefs. Most importantly Sowell teaches you to question any data/ statistics and ensure the data is not cherry picked to fit the author’s narrative. I would recommend reading How to lie with statistics as a follow up to this book to give yourself tools to better understand statistical manipulation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful, well supported, and reasoned *by W***A on September 16, 2021* I was aware of some of the fallacies Sowell discusses in his book, but he has provided insight into just how dangerous these fallacies can be when they are used to direct public policy. He has clearly explained why some commonly held beliefs are wrong, and supported his conclusions with historical and factual references. Indeed, the book is 240 pages of text with an additional 30 pages of notes and citations of his source documents. In one particular case, he exposed one of my own misconceptions and convinced me I was mistaken. His work provided me with a better understanding of both the truth and the misguided or sometimes malevolent reasons that these fallacies are perpetrated and promoted. In the many examples he discusses through the book, one of the interesting things I observed is how perpetrators or promoters of these fallacies have used similar means to support their flawed positions. One common method is to selectively ignore or hide any data or facts that don't support their position. Another is to base their positions on what sounds right, despite the vast historical evidence that proves the position is wrong. We currently are living through very dangerous times for our nation. If we hope to survive both individually and as a country, it is up to every decent person to educate themselves and those around them. Critical thinking, reason and facts are essential to combating the misinformation and flawed thinking of those leading us down the path of self-destruction. This book is a good start for understanding not only some common misconceptions and fallacies, but also why these wrong ideas are so damaging to us all. This book is just one I would recommend to anyone interested in individual freedom ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ interesting and informative *by D***K on September 9, 2011* I took 3 economic coursed in college and considered majoring in it, but I had never put together most of the pieces that the author did in this book. His careful analysis of different statistics on the economy was a real eye-opener. So much of the casual analysis in the media comes to the wrong conclusion because they don't go beyond the aggregated numbers. For example, men, on average, earn more than women, but when you consider those who have never married or had children (no child-bearing effects or spousal support of their education or careers) and have similar education and experience, women earn a similar or in some cases higher salary than men. Blacks earn less than Caucasians, but are also younger, on average. Since salary trends upward with age/experience, the agregate numbers need to be broken out by age, education, etc. Once this is done, one finds that factors other than race basicly explain the salary difference. The author gives many other examples in an easy-to-read and well-organized format. A great introduction to how we as a society can end up trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist, and then be disappointed when the solution is ineffective. ## Frequently Bought Together - Economic Facts and Fallacies, 2nd edition - Principles: Life and Work - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/3491880-economic-facts-and-fallacies-2nd-edition](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/3491880-economic-facts-and-fallacies-2nd-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*