The little book of economics how the economy works in the real world /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Ip, Greg, 1964-
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2013]
• Έκδοση: Rev. and updated.
• Σειρά: Little book big profits.
• Θέματα: Economics.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Economics > General.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Reference.; Volkswirtschaft.; Economic history.; United States > Economic conditions.; United States.; Electronic books.

 An accessible, thoroughly engaging look at how the economy really works and its role in your everyday life. Like a patient, good-natured tutor, Greg, one of today's most respected economics journalists, walks you through everything you need to know about how the economy works. Short on technical jargon and long on clear, concise, plain-English explanations of important terms, concepts, events, historical figures and major players, this revised and updated edition of Greg's bestselling guide clues you in on what's really going on, what it means to you and what we should be demanding our policymakers do about the economy going forward. From inflation to the Federal Reserve, taxes to the budget deficit, you get indispensible insights into everything that really matters about economics and its impact on everyday lifeSpecial sections featuring additional resources of every subject discussed and where to find additional information to help you learn more about an issue and keep track of ongoing developmentsOffers priceless insights into the roots of America's economic crisis and its aftermath, especially the role played by excessive greed and risk-taking, and what can be done to avoid another economic cataclysmDigs into globalization, the roots of the Euro crisis, the sources of China's spectacular growth, and why the gap between the economy's winners and losers keeps widening. 

 The secrets of success -- Economic bungee jumping -- In-flight monitor -- Labor pains -- Fire and ice -- Drop the puck! -- All the world's an ATM -- The price of economic freedom -- All the president's men -- The buck starts here -- White smoke over the Washington Mall -- When the world needs a fireman -- The elephant in the economy -- Good debt, bad debt -- Love-hate relationship.