- The importance of empirical evidence, not only in a narrow technical sense but as reflected in the broad record of history.
- The competing basic visions of policy makers, and their role in the interactions of elites versus the ordinary masses.
- An importance of trade-offs, constraints and incentives in human decision making.
- The significance of human capital—attitudes, skills, and work.
- The importance of systemic (orderly, structured) processes for decision-making—from free markets to the rule of law.
More on Thomas Sowell
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