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Think Like an Economist
From ancient barter systems through the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of modern globalization, the field of economics is central to the way we organize and live our lives. This informative volume is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this vital subject for readers. It looks at questions concerning such fundamental concepts as goods and services and supply and demand. The thoughtful text investigates how economics can be used to improve humanity’s living standards and ultimately make the world a better place for all.
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Think Like an Economist
From ancient barter systems through the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of modern globalization, the field of economics is central to the way we organize and live our lives. This informative volume is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this vital subject for readers. It looks at questions concerning such fundamental concepts as goods and services and supply and demand. The thoughtful text investigates how economics can be used to improve humanity’s living standards and ultimately make the world a better place for all.
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Think Like an Economist

Think Like an Economist

by Anne Rooney
Think Like an Economist

Think Like an Economist

by Anne Rooney

Overview

From ancient barter systems through the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of modern globalization, the field of economics is central to the way we organize and live our lives. This informative volume is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this vital subject for readers. It looks at questions concerning such fundamental concepts as goods and services and supply and demand. The thoughtful text investigates how economics can be used to improve humanity’s living standards and ultimately make the world a better place for all.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781499470956
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 07/30/2021
Series: Think Like a... Series
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is economics about? 7

Chapter 1 What is money, anyway? 19

Chapter 2 What goes into making things? 29

Chapter 3 How do supply and demand work? 35

Chapter 4 Does cost reflect value? 47

Chapter 5 How do we know if a country is rich or poor? 57

Chapter 6 How did we get here? 67

Chapter 7 Is the whole world capitalist now? 75

Chapter 8 Why don't we just print more money? 83

Chapter 9 Don't we still have to make things? 89

Chapter 10 Why can't I get a job? 95

Chapter 11 Is inflation good or bad? 103

Chapter 12 If we are the 99 percent, who are the 1 percent? 113

Chapter 13 How do economic crashes happen? 125

Chapter 14 Does austerity work? 135

Chapter 15 How does the stock market work? 143

Chapter 16 How do we benefit from international trade? 151

Further Information 160

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