The Economics Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained) Hardcover Author: DK Publishing | Language: English | ISBN:
0756698278 | Format: PDF, EPUB
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*Starred Review* To most readers, the term engaging economics book is an oxymoron. This cleverly presented new volume may change that. The Economics Book takes a unique approach to elucidating this often murky subject through well-written entries. Arranged by both subtopic and time frame, the history of economic theory, notable world events, and biographies of key players are presented in six chapters, titled “Let the Trading Begin (400 BCE–1770 CE),” “The Age of Reason (1770–1820),” “Industrial and Economic Revolutions (1820–1929),” “War and Depressions (1929–1945),” “Post-War Economics (1945–1970),” and “Contemporary Economics (1970–present).” Chapters vary in length from 10 to 27 entries, each accompanied by an “In Context” sidebar and voluminous supporting illustrations, including flowcharts, graphs, and pictures. The book concludes with a directory of influential economic thinkers, a brief glossary, and an adequate index. The book’s brilliance lies in its packaging of economic theory into easily digestible essays (e.g. “The Economy is a Yo-Yo: Boom and Bust”; “Make the Polluter Pay: External Costs”; “Crowds Breed Collective Insanity: Economic Bubbles”). 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. --Jennifer Michaelson
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"[The Big Ideas Simply Explained 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." – Examiner.com
"The Economics Book 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." – Booklist *Starred Review
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- Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: DK ADULT (August 20, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0756698278
- ISBN-13: 978-0756698270
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8 x 1.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
The Economics Book is another book from DK Publishing in the Big Ideas Simply Explained series. All the Big Ideas books are well-written, concise, easy to understand and contain pictures and diagrams summarizing key ideas. The downside is that some things are oversimplified because each idea gets only a page or two of coverage. The Big Ideas series seems to be geared towards high school students and adults who want a basic overview of the subject. The book is divided into several parts: 1) Let the Trading Begin, 2) The Age of Reason, 3) Industrial & Economic Revolutions, 4) War & Depressions, 5) Post-War Economics, and 6) Contemporary Economics. The book declares systematic thinking about economics evolved in 1770; prior to that it was more of a political and moral philosophy. The last two chapters discussing economic theories after World War II make up over half the book.
I must admit to working in finance and I have studied economics, accounting, and finance in business school. I was impressed at how much information was packed into 352 pages but I would say The Economics Book has some unusual biases. One of the contributors worked on President Obama's election campaign and another is a non-academic philosopher (Marcus Weeks) who wrote, "Hotel Hobbies: 50 Things to Do in a Hotel Room That Won't Get You Arrested" along with contributions to the other "Big Ideas Simply Explained" book series. Why were they selected as contributors (other than nepotism)? This is nothing like the textbooks I studied in class. For a field that is reliant on statistics the use of math and scientific equations is largely absent here. I expected to be reading about economics, financial concerns, money, and tax policy.
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