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The Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the Real World

The Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the Real World

by Greg Ip

Published for the first time: 8/26/2010

250 pages, Hardcover

Genres: Money, Finance, Economics, Business, Science, Nonfiction, Audiobook

One positive side-effect of the recent financial market meltdown that toppled giant, century-old institutions and cost millions their jobs is that it created a strong desire among many Americans to better understand how the U.S. economy functions. In The   Little Book of Economics , Greg, Ip, one of the country’s most recognized and respected economics journalists, walks readers through how the economy really works. Written for the inquisitive layman who doesn’t want to plow through academic jargon and Greek letters or pore over charts and tables, The Little Book of Economics  offers indispensible insight into how the American economy works – or, doesn’t. With engaging and accessible prose, the book A must read for anyone who wants a better grasp of the economy without taking a course in economics , The Little Book of Economics  is a unique and engaging look at how the economy works in all its wonderful and treacherous ways.

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