![]() He makes the absurdities of our economic system look absurd. Goodwin has totally done his bit towards saving the world here. I can't even articulate how great I think this concept is. Michael Goodwin has collaborated with illustrator Dan E Burr to create a textbook simple and entertaining enough to explain economics and its chequered history to a teenager. Knowing about economics is powerful knowledge those who control wealth benefit from our ignorance. Every politician confidently promises to fix it and everyone has an opinion on it, but most of us rely heavily on clued-up commentators to translate market jargon into baby-talk we can nod along to, and believe that it's all over our heads, it's in the hands of the academics, the math-grads and (oh dear) the bankers who actually understand those crazy equations. I don't know about you, but I don't remember anyone ever explaining anything about this economy to me in eleven years of compulsory education. These days everyone's worried about the economy! The economy is the biggest issue for voters! Won't somebody puh-leeeeeese think of the economy? ![]() ![]() Guinnane, Philip Golden Bartlett Professor of Economic History, Yale University Any reader wondering how our economy got to where it is today will find this a refreshing overview."-Timothy W. Goodwin has a knack for distilling complex ideas and events in ways that invite the reader to follow the big picture without losing track of what actually happened. Nomi Prins, author of "It Takes a Pillage: An Epic Tale of Power, Deceit, and Untold Trillions" ""Economix" is a lively, cheerfully opinionated romp through the historical and intellectual foundations of our current economy and our current economic problems. If your mind either spins or slumbers at the thought of economics, read Goodwin's "Economix" and all will become clear. More than that, Goodwin makes the arcane, understandable. If I were compiling a list of the 100 most important books you can read in a lifetime, this would be on it."-Stephen Petranek, editor-in-chief, Weider History magazines, former editor-in-chief of "Discover" magazine "Through a potent mix of comics and punchy, concise, accessible prose, Goodwin takes us on a provocative, exhaustively researched, and exceedingly engaging trip through our history and present day, creating an alternately hilarious and scary picture of where we are today as an economy- and what it all means. And a good understanding of economics is critical to maneuvering in the world today. Broken down into its component pieces, it's relatively easy to understand. As he puts it early on, economics seems horribly complicated mostly because we're looking at it all at once. The bonus: Who would have guessed that economics could be fun, and-here's the joy-really accessible? Goodwin roots us in history and fills us with common sense understanding. You could read ten books on the subject and not glean as much information."- David Bach founder of FinishRich Media author of nine "New York Times" bestsellers, including "Debt Free for Life" and "The Automatic Millionaire" "Goodwin has done the seemingly impossible-he has made economics comprehensible "and" funny."- Joel Bakan, author of "The Corporation" "The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power" "An amazing lesson in true-world economics Delightfully presented, powerful, insightful, and important information What a fun way to fathom a deep and often dark subject "- John Perkins, author of "Hoodwinked" and the "New York Times" bestseller "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" "Smart, insightful, clear, and as close to the truth as economics can get. A must-read for every citizen and every voter.PRAISE FOR "ECONOMIX 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. worldwideĮverybody's talking about the economy, but how can we, the people, understand what Wall Street or Washington knows-or say they know? Read "Economix." Stimulus plans: good or bad? Free markets: How free are they? Jobs: Can we afford them? Occupy Wall Street.
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