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The Economics Book - (Big Ideas Simply Explained) by DK (Hardcover)

The Economics Book - (Big Ideas Simply Explained) by  DK (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, to Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes, to the top economic thought leaders of today, this is an essential reference for students and anyone else with an interest in how economies work.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>All your complicated economic questions and theories explained by world experts.</b> <p/>Economics is a broad topic, and your knowledge might be limited if you're not an economist by profession -- until now! <i>The Economics Book</i> is your jargon-free, visual guide to understanding the production and distribution of wealth. <p/>Using a combination of authoritative, clear text, and bold graphics, this encyclopedia explores and explains big questions and issues that affect us all. Everything from taxation, to recession to the housing market and much more! <p/>By following an innovative visual approach, <i>The Economics Book</i> demystifies and untangles complicated theories. Make sense of abstract concepts through colorful graphics, fun facts, and step-by-step flow diagrams. <p/><b>Satisfy Your Hunger for Knowledge</b> <p/>Dive deeper into the history of economics with this page-turning book! From the ancient Greeks to today, you'll discover over 100 key ideas from the world's greatest theorists like Thomas Malthus, John Maynard Keynes, and Milton Friedman. <p/>Fortunately, you don't need an economics degree to gain this type of understanding. <i>The Economics Book</i> is your accessible guide to tons of invaluable economic knowledge and learning how the economy shapes our world! <p/>This book will be your guide through the history of economics: <p/> <br> - Let the Trading Begin 400 BCE - 1770 CE <br> - The Age of Reason 1770 - 1820 <br> - Industrial and Economic Revolutions 1820 - 1929 <br> - War and Depressions: 1929 - 1945 <br> - Post-War Economics 1945 - 1970 <br> - Contemporary Economics 1970 - Present <p/> <br> <b>The Series Simply Explained </b> <p/>With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, <i>The Economics Book </i>is part of the award-winning<i> Big Ideas Simply Explained </i>series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This entertaining and informative volume will make economics not only accessible but potentially even fascinating to a wide range of readers at and above a high-school reading level. - <b>Booklist Editors' Choice: Reference Sources</b></p><p>[The <i>Big Ideas Simply Explained</i> books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners. - <b>Examiner.com</b></p><p><i>The Economics Book</i> takes a unique approach to elucidating this often murky subject through well-written entries. The book's brilliance lies in its packaging of economic theory into easily digestible essays. Overall, this book will make economics not only accessible but potentially even fascinating to a wide range of readers at and above a high-school reading level. - <b>Booklist *Starred Review</b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. <p/> From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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