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 [Paperback]

Peter Sander (Author)

Book Description

Series: 101 Things Everyone Should Know | Publication Date: October 18, 2009

What you don?t know about economics can hurt you?now more than ever. This easy-to-understand guide answers all the questions you need to know to secure your financial future, such as:

• What does it mean to my paycheck when the Fed lowers or raises interest rates?
• What?s the difference between bonds, securities, and derivatives?and which should I invest in now?
• What does Keynesian economics have to do with my savings?

For those people whose heads spin when reading the business pages of the newspaper, here?s a roadmap through the economic jungle. In simple, plain language, Peter Sander explains how economies work, why they grow, how they contract, and what the government can and can?t do to help them. Most important, he tells you how all this affects you?and what kind of changes you?re going to see in your finances as a result.

Economics has been called the ?dismal? science. But it doesn?t need to be gloomy or impenetrable. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand where the economy is today, where it?s going, and what it means for the rest of us.

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About the Author

Peter Sander (Granite Bay, CA) is an author, researcher, and consultant in the fields of business, location reference, and personal finance. He has written sixteen books, including Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, What to Do When the Economy Sucks, and is the coauthor of the top-selling The 100 Best Stocks You Can Buy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 1ST edition (October 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440503508
• ISBN-13: 978-1440503504
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 101 things everyone should know about economics., August 24, 2010

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This book has great information that is very clear and easy to read. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in economics and doesn't know much about it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice primer, July 13, 2011

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This review is from: 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 (Kindle Edition)

This is a very good source of information which can either be read cover-to-cover or as a reference work. The sections are categorized nicely. It's not for those who are already versed in economic theory, but it you want to really understand the meaning *and context* of "what they're talking about in the news" this is as good a reference as you'll find. The book avoids ideological leanings very effectively.
Indeed, if only this were required reading for high school students...