Economics through Infographics
by Karen Latchana Kenney
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Pub Date Aug 01 2014 | Archive Date Oct 31 2014
Lerner Publishing Group | Lerner Publications ™
Description
Trying to process economic information can leave you at a loss. You need to understand the connections in global markets (where was your cell phone made?), the crazy variety of currencies (from dollars to kronor), and the high stakes of spending (wants versus needs).
How can all these statistics and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand key concepts about economics. Crack open this book to explore mind-boggling questions such as:
• How do people buy and sell things without money?
• What makes it hard to find a job?
• How do people use their resources to turn big ideas into big business?
The answers will be worth a lot to you!
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781467734608 |
| PRICE | $26.65 (USD) |
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Reviewer 63141
"Every day, all around the world, products are made, bought and sold. Money is spent and saved. People go to work. All these activities help make up an economy." - Karen Latchana Kenny, p. 5
Who would have guessed that economics could be so appealing? With bright colors, clever designs, simple explanations, and compelling historical examples, Economics through Infographics by Karen Latchana Kenny is sure to make economics exciting for even the most reluctant reader. With a clear explanation of economic principles like supply and demand, global scale, workplace economics, and even the economics of toys, this book simplifies what could otherwise be incredibly challenging topics. A comparison of Big Macs and Starbucks' Grande Latte at locations around the world is fascinating (and cleverly communicated), as is a spread on Seed Money for entrepreneurial efforts. My favorite, though, would be an explanation of supply and demand illustrated through toys (remember the Tickle Me Elmo craze of the '90s?). Overall, this is a great visual guide to economics. It is short enough to be exciting while still providing a comprehensive overview to engage anyone in the subject.
Ryan A. F, Librarian
This is very well done. So well done in fact, it was hard to believe it was over. I would have kept reading. The information is given in a friendly way, terms are explained, and the infografics are perfect for what information they are trying to present.
Librarian 93169
Colorful and interesting way to read about a subject that can easily be daunting and confusing. Clearly a children's introduction to the subject, it provides the basics for multiple ideas that form a clear foundation. Short and very graphic heavy it obviously uses illustrations and the least amount of text possible to present concepts.
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