The common sense behind basic economics : a guide for budding economists, students, and voters
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The common sense behind basic economics : a guide for budding economists, students, and voters
Lexington Books, c2015
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-155) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Although it may sometimes seem like studying trigonometry in Latin, basic economics really is just plain common sense. But, it's become so complicated in its presentation that very few are able to learn the basics. Whether academics, researchers, pundits, or legislators, few seem to have the skills to present economic topics in easy-to-understand language, or they simply don't know very much themselves.
With such misinformation being strewn about, it's easy to see why the average citizen, first-year economics student, young professional, or even elected official becomes so easily confused. The truth, however, is that basic economics is actually quite simple and even more commonsensical . . . and it should be explained that way. It rarely is, however, and that's why I've written this book: to explain the basics of the basics in simple and easy-to-understand language that isn't drier than the Atacama Desert, without the charts, graphs, and formulas typically found in text books. Adding in an occasional dash of humor and politics, this book is intended to be a fun, Cliff's Notes-style supplement to the typical basic econ textbook, but can also be used as a standalone introduction. Topics include most of the themes presented in an Econ 101 course, as well as a number of end-of-chapter discussions on the policies relevant to economics today.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 Why is Economics So Difficult?
Chapter 2 History Can Be Confusing
Chapter 3 How We Make Economics Difficult
Chapter 4 Man, That Ain't True
Chapter 5 Common Sense Economics Defined
Chapter 6 Economies Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Chapter 7 Supply, Demand, and Tighty-Whiteys
Chapter 8 Where'd That Price Come From?
Chapter 9 Do Markets Fail?
Chapter 10 Entrepreneurship and Profits
Chapter 11 The Business Cycle
Chapter 12 Inflation: One Sneaky Sucker
Chapter 13 Jobs
Chapter 14 The Greatest Economy Ever (Seriously, Ever)
Chapter 15 To Save or Not to Save, That is the Question
Chapter 16 Uncle Sam's VISA Balance
Chapter 17 Do We Really Need Uncle Sam?
Chapter 18 Dollars and Common Sense
Chapter 19 The Global Economy
Chapter 20 Current Issues in Economics
References
Guide to Further Reading
About the Author
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