Economics For Dummies, UK Edition

Untangle the jargon and understand how you're involved in
everyday economics

If you want to get to grips with the basics of economics and
understand a subject that affects British citizens on a daily
basis, then look no further than Economics For Dummies. This
easy to understand guide takes you through the world of economics
from understanding micro- and macroeconomics to demystifying
complex topics such as capitalism and recession.

This updated edition walks you through the history, principles
and theories of economics as well as breaking down all the
complicated terminology, leaving you clued up on economics in no
time.

* Getting to grips - explore the science of economics and
how people deal with scarcity

* Keeping an eye on it - learn all about macroeconomics and
how economists keep track of everything

* Watch patterns emerge - understand why monitoring consumer
behaviour is vital and all you need to know about
microeconomics

* Your recession guide - expert advice on recessions and a
detailed look at why they occur

Open the book and find:

* Why you should care about economics and how it affects you

* Tools to help you understand a recession

* A guide to seductive economic fallacies

* All you need to know on monetary and fiscal policies

* How supply and demand can be made easy

* Why it's vital to track consumer choices

* An in-depth look at a profit-maximising firm and the core of
capitalism

* Guidance on property rights and wrongs

Learn to:

* Look through economic history and spot the trends

* Understand micro- and macroeconomics

* Get to grips with consumer behaviour and its influence on the
economy

* Spot the signs of a recession and see how economic decisions
affect you