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

• Main Author: Ip, Greg, 1964-
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2013]
• Edition: Rev. and updated.
• Series: Little book big profits.
• Subjects: 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 technica...

Table of Contents:

• 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.