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The free market makes the world go around. Maybe it's time we all tried to understand it a little better. Luckily Eamonn Butler is the ideal teacher to get us all up to speed.

Markets are everywhere. But how many of us understand how they work, and why? What does a `free market' really mean? Do free markets actually exist? Should we have more or less of them? Most of all - do we really need to know all this? Answer: Yes we do.

MAKING ECONOMICS SIMPLE SO THAT EVEN POLITICIANS CAN UNDERSTAND IT

If any mention of free markets sends your mind screaming back to your musty old school economics textbook, think again. The Best Book on the Market will keep you gripped, intrigued and well informed. Abandoning complicated mumbo-jumbo, Eamonn Butler, Director of the UK's leading free market think-tank, demystifies the world of markets, competition, monopolies and cartels, prices and overspills. Using examples from our everyday lives Dr Butler explains how the markets we have, and the many more we need, can work to create a richer, freer and more peaceful world.

STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE FREE ECONOMY

He delves into the morality of markets and interrogates important issues such as why feckless rock-stars are paid much more than worthy nurses; whether we should worry about people trading in arms, water, healthcare etc; whether black markets are immoral; and questions of equality; sweatshops, and fair trade.

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The free market makes the world go around. Maybe it's time we all tried to understand it a little better. Luckily Eamonn Butler is the ideal teacher to get us all up to speed. Markets are everywhere. But how many of us understand how they work, and why? What does a 'free market' really mean? Do free markets actually exist? Should we have more or less of them? Most of all - do we really need to know all this? The answer is: Yes we do. This book makes economics simple so that even politicians can understand it. If any mention of free markets sends your mind screaming back to your musty old school economics textbook, think again. "The Best Book on the Market" will keep you gripped, intrigued and well informed. Abandoning complicated mumbo-jumbo, Eamonn Butler, Director of the UK's leading free market think-tank, demystifies the world of markets, competition, monopolies and cartels, prices and overspills.Using examples from our everyday lives, Dr Butler explains how the markets we have, and the many more we need, can work to create a richer, freer and more peaceful world. This book shows readers how to stop worrying and love the free economy.

He delves into the morality of markets and interrogates important issues such as why feckless rock-stars are paid much more than worthy nurses; whether we should worry about people trading in arms, water, healthcare etc; whether black markets are immoral; and questions of equality; sweatshops, and fair trade.'This book is about the free market and how unfree it can be when there is a lack of belief in freedom itself. Eamonn Butler presents solid arguments against government attempts to 'perfect' the markets by regulation, controls, subsidies, or by adopting measures which obstruct competition and private ownership' - Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic. 'Vividly and simply explains competition, entrepreneurship and prices' - John Blundell, Director, Institute of Economic Affairs. 'A great little book that gets to the heart of how and why markets work, in a very engaging and easily understood way' - Dan Lewis, Research Director, Economic Research Council. 'I welcome this witty, lucid explanation of how entrepreneurs and business people make a positive contribution to our lives, and why economists often don't' - Andrew Neil, leading journalist and BBC presenter.'

Anything which educates the public - and politicians - on how the free economy actually works is always welcome. Dr Butler does this in style' - Lord Lawson, former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer. 'Everyone in business would do well to understand the basic principles of markets which Dr Butler clarifies so well in this short book' - Allister Heath, Editor of "The Business" and Associate Editor of "The Spectator". 'This book does great justice to the vibrancy of markets and what makes them tick' - Ruth Richardson, former Finance Minister of New Zealand.'It's refreshing to see an economist who understands the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in pushing progress forward, and who can explain it in straightforward language' - Trevor Baylis OBE (inventor of the wind-up radio). 'I'm glad to see that Dr Butler stresses the role of innovators - and the importance of market structures that encourage innovation' - Sir Clive Sinclair (inventor). 'Dr Butler's book is a welcome and very readable contribution on the mechanisms and morality of the free economy' - Sir John Major KG CH (former UK Prime Minister).

"Market' is one of the first six-letter words that every English-speaking child learns: as in 'This - little - piggy - went - to - market" - Geoffrey Howe, former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: A must read, 2 May 2008 By  Dr. Helen Evans (London) - See all my reviews    This is a fantastic read and an absolute must for all students of the humanities and those interested in current affairs.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Toby Orr, 2 May 2008 By  Mr. Toby Orr "Toby Orr" (UK) - See all my reviews    This is a brilliant book. Its ingenuinity lies in taking a set of complex economic arguments and simply explaining how their application transforms our everyday lives. Anecdotal, lucid ,comprehensible and witty, this is required reading... not for ideologues or theorists, but for absolutely everyone.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Even better than Freakonomics, 30 April 2008 By  Thomas (London) - See all my reviews This is a fantastic explanation of how markets really work and why they're so important to our everyday lives. The book's economics are spot on, but this doesn't feel like an economics book. It's a very easy read, for one thing. The author uses fascinating, real-life examples to explain his points without lapsing into technical jargon. People tend think of markets as cold and impersonal - something that 'compassionate' governments need to take control of - but this book shows how markets are actually a fundamental part of human life and work to benefit us all. The author makes some pretty important points, then, but somehow he manages to keep the book fun and amusing at the same time. Highly recommended.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?