This trumpet gives an uncertain sound : the free-market response to Keynesian economics / Mark Skousen -- Fiscal stimulus : an unwise policy for recovery / John B. Egger -- The fallacy of the Phillips curve / Jeffrey M. Herbener -- The myths of the multiplier and the accelerator / Jeffrey M....

Economics is full of puzzles and paradoxes that often frustrate and challenge everyone, including economists. This engaging book includes fifty puzzles and focuses on three types of paradox. First, everyday observations that appear to belie common sense (such as, why do some supermarket items...