Race and Economics
ISBN 978-0679302629 | | |
Preceded by | Say's Law: A Historical Analysis | |
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Followed by | Knowledge and Decisions |
Race and Economics is a book by
Overview
Sowell makes three basic arguments. First, he examines the economic impact of slavery, in the United States, the West Indies, and elsewhere. He distinguishes rural slavery from urban slavery, and circumstances in which blacks so predominated that many economic tasks fell to them of necessity, from circumstances in which blacks were punished for initiative and the development of skills.
Next, he compares the economic skills, circumstances, and successes of
He also argues that the stark comparisons between "
His third argument criticizes past governmental and economic policies, and opens up questions for the future. He has criticisms to make of liberals, radicals, and conservatives, each of whom, he finds, protect their favorite illusions with respect to blacks.
Race and Economics greatly influenced Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.[2]
References
- Amazon.com. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ISBN 0060527226.