Economics For Dummies

The easy way to learn about the economy

They say money makes the world go 'round, and while that's not exactly true, it's pretty close. Economics For Dummies is your layman's guide to unraveling the mysteries of economic theory, policy-making, and market behaviors. Inside, you'll find jargon-free explanations of supply and demand, inflation, consumer behavior, financial crises, fiscal policy, and beyond. With online quizzes to help you master the concepts in each chapter, this friendly Dummies book is great as a supplement to any econ textbook-and an enlightening read all on its own.

Inside...

• Core concepts in economics
• What causes recessions
• Federal Reserve policies
• Pros and cons of free markets
• Macro- and microeconomics
• Common econ myths, busted
• The economics of the internet
• Monopolies and oligopolies