Think Like an Economist: Get to Grips with Money and Markets NEW Paperback Book

From the early barter system, through the Industrial Revolution, to the emergence of globalisation, economics has defined our lives. Think Like an Economist is a fun introduction to the main ideas of economics, untangling its intricacies and revealing the ways in which individuals, societies and nations allocate resources. Using a Q&A format, the book delves into questions such as:\n\n\u2022 Why don't we just print more money?\n\u2022 Is cash on the way out?\n\u2022 How does the stock market work?\n\u2022 Is the whole world capitalist now?\n\nWritten in an amusing and easy-to-understand style, Anne Rooney investigates how economics can be used to improve living standards and make the world a better place.