num_pages: 304
description: The Dismal Science. The Worldly Philosophy. The Science of Scarcity. Most people think economics is one of the most challenging and complex fields of study. But with this book it doesn't have to be! You will learn how the U.S. economy works in unbiased easy-to-understand language. And you can learn it without the complex equations arcane graphs and technical jargon you'll find in most economic texts.David A. Mayer and Melanie E. Fox explain:Why and how we tradeHow the government intervenes in marketsUnemployment and inflationSupply and demandCompetitive financial and foreign exchange marketsHow the economy is measuredYou will also learn about the causes and fallout of the recent recession and how global climate change may transform the way our economy operates. Most important with this introduction you'll learn how our complex and dynamic economy affects the way we actually live our lives.
language: English
title: The Everything Economics Book: From theory to practice, your complete guide to understanding economics today
publisher: Everything