The Instant Economist: Everything You Need to Know About How the Economy Works
About this product
The Only Economics Book You Will Ever Need.
Economics isn't just about numbers: it's about politics, psychology, history, and so much more. We are all economists - when we work, save for the future, invest, pay taxes, and buy our groceries. Yet many of us feel lost when the subject arises. Award-winning professor Timothy Taylor tackles all the key questions and hot topics of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, including: * Why do budget deficits matter? * What exactly does the Federal Reserve do? * Does globalization take jobs away from American workers? * Why is health insurance so costly? The perfect read for fans of Freakonomics, The Undercover Economist and Naked Economics, The Instant Economist offers the knowledge and sophistication to understand the issues - so you can understand and discuss economics on a personal, national, and global level. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and Goodreads readers describe The Instant Economist as a clear, readable introduction to economics that is especially useful for beginners and general readers. Several reviews praise its plain-language explanations, simple examples, and concise coverage of core topics like microeconomics, macroeconomics, inflation, markets, and policy. Some reviewers call it highly recommended or a good gift for anyone who wants to understand how the economy works.
On blog and publisher-style review pages, the book is described as approachable, nontechnical, and effective at turning complex ideas into bite-sized lessons. Library Journal and Booklist blurbs highlight its readable style, useful metaphors, and broad coverage without heavy math. A few audiobook listeners also say the material is easy to follow and helps make complicated concepts more understandable.
Across the sources found, the overall sentiment is strongly positive, with the main appeal being accessibility rather than depth for advanced readers. No major recurring complaints stood out in the reviewed material.
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Specifications
| ASIN | 0452297524 |
| Publisher | Plume |
| Publication date | January 31, 2012 |
| Edition | Original |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780452297524 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0452297524 |
| Item Weight | 7.8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.24 x 0.59 x 7.91 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #200,064 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #139 in Economic Policy #139 in Economic Policy & Development (Books) #180 in International Economics (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (194) |
