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The Economics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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What happens in a recession? How does money work? Why do we pay taxes? Economics affects every aspect of our lives, from how we get to work to where we spend our money-and big economic ideas continue to shape the world.

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Written in plain English, The Economics Bookis packed with short, pity explanations that cut through the jargon, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, classic quotes that make economics memorable, and witty illustrations that enhance and play with our understanding of economics.

Whether you're a beginner, and avid student, or an armchair expert, you'll find plenty to stimulate you within this book.

—book jacket

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 352 pages

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