Find teaching guides for Economix and other titles at /resources. A must-read for every citizen and every voter. It's the essential, accessible guide to understanding the economy and economic practices. Economix explains it all, from the beginning of Western economic thought, to markets free and otherwise, to economic failures, successes, limitations, and future possibilities. and sometimes what our neighbors have got. With clear, witty writing and quirky, accessible art, this important and timely graphic novel transforms "the dismal science" of economics into a fun, fact-filled story about human nature and our attempts to make the most of what we've got. worldwide!Įverybody's talking about the economy, but how can we, the people, understand what Wall Street or Washington knows-or say they know? Read Economix. I LOVED LOVED LOVED it.New York Times bestseller Stimulus plans: good or bad? Free markets: How free are they? Jobs: Can we afford them? Occupy Wall Street. It's one of those books I wish everyone would read so that we can hold our government (ourselves) more accountable. You will know what was done that was legal and caused problems, as well as what was illegal.I recommend this book to just about anyone from high school on up because it is very well presented but also advanced enough to hold interest. You will know not only about the effects of the Industrial Revolution and Great Depression, but also about the dot.com happenings, the Savings and Loan crisis, the mortgage and foreclosure mess, and the many government bailouts. It begins with "The Distant Past to 1820", which lays the foundation with some basic definitions and explanation and the others continue to the present time. These divisions allowed me to stop and absorb ideas and ruminate about them before going on to the next thing. It is very basic and I now feel as if I understand a lot more and have a decent foundation for understanding this particular world, which has become more and more important for all of us.There are eight chapters, each of which covers a particular time period, grouped by important economic events. It is a topic that I have avoided always, thinking it was both difficult and boring. I did NOT expect to see a graphic book about economics, nor did I expect to ENJOY a book about economics. We have been married for 28 years and have one daughter and two granddaughters. Walking and exercising has become part of our daily routine. Michael is a keen amateur musician and lyricist, Lynda's passion is painting, especially in oils. We made the choice to retire from work at a relatively early age, now being 60 and 59 respectively, and have recently moved home to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With consideration for the natural changes that Mother Earth is bringing about and with the lighter energies from the universe already upon us, it is our great desire to assist in the exciting spiritual revolution in the best way we know how. It has been through this personal evolution that the writing of 'Whatever Happened to George?' was inspired, with the greatest of wishes to help develop the light of spiritually in others. We are Michael and Lynda Goodwin and for many years now we have been following the feelings of our hearts which have taken us to a greater depth of knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. “I just cannot stress enough how amazing this book is!”- Wired Read more “You could read ten books on the subject and not glean as much education.” -David Bach, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire Goodwin brilliantly contextualizes economic theories with historical narrative, while Burr’s simple but elegant illustration employs classical techniques like caricaturing politicians and symbolizing big businesses (as a gleeful factory) to help the reader visualize difficult concepts.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Stimulus plans: good or bad? Free markets: How free are they? Jobs: Can we afford them? Capitalism, socialism, and communism: What’s the difference? Corporations: Are they people?įor those who want to better understand what Wall Street and Washington know (or say they know), this graphic history, with clear, witty writing and quirky, entertaining art, transforms “the dismal science” of economics into a fun, fact-filled story about human nature and our attempts to make the most of what we’ve got. New York Times–Bestseller: An “engrossing” history of economics, from an author with “excellent storytelling skills” and an Eisner Award-winning artist ( Boing Boing).
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