Download or read book Economics for the Non-Economist written by Sergei Shishkin and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Better understand the world you live in. Most people do not have an economics background, yet economics plays such an important part in our daily lives. Economics for Non-economists was written for those of us who don't have an economics degree but want to know how the economy works-and how it affects our own personal finances. This book is straightforward and laid out in an easy-to-read format to help you understand economic issues and navigate today's complex world. Packed with information and real-life examples, Economics for Non-Economists covers a number of topics, from money to globalization and political economy...in language you can understand and with tips you can apply to your own life. This is a book for those who want to be able to carry on a conversation on economics in serious company, but more importantly, it is a book for those who want to understand the world in which they live.