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The little book of economics : how the economy works in the real world /
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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, N.J. :
John Wiley & Sons,
©2013.
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| Edición: | Rev. and updated. |
| Colección: | Little book big profits.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional) |
| Sumario: | 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 indispensable insights into everything that really matters about economics and its impact on everyday life. Special 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 developments. Offers 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 cataclysm. Digs 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. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9781119205166 1119205166 |