for students of non-economic specialties (5B075300-«Chemical technology of refractory non-metallic and silicate materials», 5B072000-«Chemical technology of inorganic substances» 5B072100-«Chemical technology of organic substances») Basics of economics, being a fundamental economic science, study the theoretical essence, necessity and consistency of economic phenomena, aspects and trends. The proposed textbook is a guide to the course of the basics of economy, constituent form of filing of material - in the form of schemes, tables and graphs, greatly facilitates his understanding. The content of themes corresponds with the current model curriculum of the discipline "Basics of Economics". Textbook can be used for independent work on program material, in preparation for lectures, seminars and exams. Textbook is intended for students of non-economic specialties.