101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics

A Down and Dirty Guide to Everything from Securities and Derivatives to Interest Rates and Hedge Funds - And What They Mean For You

Peter Sander

• Publisher: Adams Media
• Year: 2009
• Topic: Economics
• eBook ISBN:
  9781440513435
• Subtopic: Business General
• Index: Economics

Economics, demystified!

From the collapse of housing prices to the thousand-point drops in the stock market, the past has been full of economic crises. These changes not only affect the overall market—they can also drastically influence your personal finances and day-to-day life. In this easy-to-understand guide, Peter Sander explains how the financial system works, as well as the most important concepts, terms, and programs in economics. Using simple language, he details how the evolving climate will affect world economies—and what kind of shifts you are going to see in your finances as a result.

In this updated edition, Sander also includes valuable information on:

-The housing market and what it may do in the future

-The impact of Obamacare on the economy

-The scope of the Great Recession and how the U.S. is still struggling to recover

-How to take advantage of the economy as it begins to rise again

An essential guide, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Economics, 2nd Edition helps you fully understand today's economy and shows you how to secure your financial future even as the market changes.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• INTRODUCTION
• CHAPTER 1: The Basics
• CHAPTER 2: Economy And Economic Cycles
• CHAPTER 3: Money, Prices, And Interest Rates
• CHAPTER 4: Banks and Central Banking
• CHAPTER 5: Governments and government Programs
• CHAPTER 6: Economic Schools and Tools
• CHAPTER 7: Finance and Financial Markets
• CHAPTER 8: Trade and International Economics