The Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the

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The Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the Real World (Little Book, Big Profits, 28)
One positive side-effect of the recent financial market meltdown that toppled giant, century-old institutions and cost millions their jobs is that it created a strong desire among many Americans to better understand how the U.S. economy functions. In TheÂ Little Book of Economics, Greg, Ip, one of the countryâ€™s most recognized and respected economics journalists, walks readers through how the economy really works.
Written for the inquisitive layman who doesnâ€™t want to plow through academic jargon and Greek letters or pore over charts and tables, The Little Book of EconomicsÂ offers indispensible insight into how the American economy works â€“ or, doesnâ€™t. With engaging and accessible prose, the book
- Provides a comprehensive understanding of each aspect of our economy from inflation and unemployment to international trade and finance
- Serves as an insiderâ€™s guide to the people and institutions that control Americaâ€™s economy such as the Federal Reserve and the federal budget
- Explains the roots of Americaâ€™s current economic crisis and the risks the country faces in its aftermath, such as stratospheric government debt, while offering advice on overcoming these threats
- Walks readers through the basic concepts and terminology they need to understand economic news
- Punctures myths and political spin from both the left and the right with candid and often surprising insight
A must read for anyone who wants a better grasp of the economy without taking a course in economics , The Little Book of EconomicsÂ is a unique and engaging look at how the economy works in all its wonderful and treacherous ways.
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Country USA
Manufacturer John Wiley & Sons Inc
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780470621660
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780470621660
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the Real World (Little Book, Big Profits, 28)

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