Economics for Dummies: Book + Chapter Quizzes Online - Paperback

by Sean Masaki Flynn (Author)

Learn the basics of economics and keep up to date on our ever-changing economy

Whether you're studying economics in high school or college, or you're just interested in taking a peek into the complexities of how money moves, Economics For Dummies is the go-to reference that transforms complex economic concepts into easy-to-understand reading. With the simple explanations in this book, you'll master key topics like supply and demand, consumer behavior, and how governments and central banks attempt to avoid--or at least ameliorate--business downturns and recessions. Plus, you'll learn what's going on these days with inflation, interest rates, labor shortages, and the Federal Reserve. Studying for an exam? This Dummies guide has your back, with online practice and chapter quizzes to help you get the score you need. It's time to recon econ, the Dummies way.

• Get a grasp on the unchanging fundamentals of economics
• Dive into behavioral economics and consumer decision making
• Learn what drives economic growth and inequality
• Solidify your knowledge with practice questions and quizzes

Economics For Dummies is an approachable reference book for students, as well as an informative guide for anyone interested in learning more about today's economy.

Back Jacket

The easy way to learn about the economy

They say money makes the world go 'round, and while that's not exactly true, it's pretty close. Economics For Dummies is your layman's guide to unraveling the mysteries of economic theory, policy-making, and market behaviors. Inside, you'll find jargon-free explanations of supply and demand, inflation, consumer behavior, financial crises, fiscal policy, and beyond. With online quizzes to help you master the concepts in each chapter, this friendly Dummies book is great as a supplement to any econ textbook--and an enlightening read all on its own.

Inside...

• Core concepts in economics
• What causes recessions
• Federal Reserve policies
• Pros and cons of free markets
• Macro- and microeconomics
• Common econ myths, busted
• The economics of the internet
• Monopolies and oligopolies

Author Biography

Sean Masaki Flynn, PhD, is an assistant professor of economics at Scripps College, where he also serves as the chairman of the economics department. Dr. Flynn has been a guest expert on NPR and has been interviewed for articles on Forbes.com. He's the coauthor of the world's best-selling economics textbook.