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9781577152354

Everyday Economics Made Easy A Quick Review of What You Forgot You Knew

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  • ISBN13:

    9781577152354

  • ISBN10:

    1577152352

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2022-04-26
  • Publisher: Wellfleet Press

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Summary

This easy-to-understand and fully illustrated handbook teaches essential economic concepts so you can confidently apply economic reasoning in daily situations and discussions.

Economics may seem inaccessible and complicated, but in reality, we live in an economy all the time and use economic principles every day. Economic insight and knowledge can easily and quickly solve a curiosity or problem, avoid a minor catastrophe, or even help provide support for your own economic hunch or theory. With Everyday Economics Made Easy, economics comes down from the ivory tower and into the real world. You’ll review the most important basic economic concepts, history, debates, areas, and ways of thinking about economic issues—all while helping you apply these ideas in your everyday life. This book will introduce you to:
 
  • The tools and theoretical approaches economists use
  • The rich history of economic thought and its continued relevance today
  • The contributions of notable economists
  • The areas of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis

Complete with colorful graphics, intriguing sidebars, and easy-to-follow examples, Everyday Economics Made Easy is a calm and patient tutor to help you appreciate the how and why of economic thinking and analysis, its importance, and its application to common economic dilemmas. Build your skills as an economist with confidence in no time at all!


Get a quick review of everything you forgot you knew with the Everyday Learning series from Wellfleet Press. Need a refresher course in topics like grammar and philosophy? Then let these handy reference books be your sidekicks on your journey to higher learning. You’ll learn about timeless global topics, as well as the thought leaders responsible for some of the greatest contributions in the worlds of science, art, and more. Packed with useful information, these portable books are perfect for commuters who want to jump-start their day with useful and fun facts. With the Everyday Learning series, you’ll be an expert in any field in no time. 

Other titles in this series include: Everyday Economics Made Easy, Everyday Grammar Made Easy, Everyday Mathematics Made Easy, Everyday Philosophy Made Easy, and Everyday Spanish Made Easy.

Author Biography

Grace Wynter is a writer and freelance editor. She holds a BBA in economics and an MBA in Marketing from Georgia State University. Grace is a regular contributor to Writer Unboxed—a Writer’s Digest Best of the Best Websites for Writers, and her work has been featured on CNN.com and the Huffington Post. When she’s not alternating between the Marvel and DC universes, she resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
 

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
PART I: IN THE BEGINNING 
CHAPTER 1: A BRIEF HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT 
CHAPTER 2: ECONOMIC SYSTEMS 
PART II: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS 
CHAPTER 3: BASIC ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES 
CHAPTER 4: THE PRODUCTION POSSIBILITIES CURVE 
PART III: THE ECONOMIC DYNAMIC DUO:
MICROECONOMICS AND MACROECONOMICS 
CHAPTER 5: DEMAND 
CHAPTER 6: SUPPLY 
CHAPTER 7: CONSUMER THEORY 
CHAPTER 8: MACROECONOMICS 
CHAPTER 9: MONEY, INFLATION, RECESSION, AND DEPRESSION 
CHAPTER 10: ECONOMIC POLICY 
CHAPTER 11: THE ECONOMY’S IMPACT ON SOCIETY 
CONCLUSION 
GLOSSARY 
REFERENCES 
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
INDEX 

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