Economics For Dummies

Grasp the history, principles, theories, and terminology ofeconomics with this updated bestseller
Since the initial publication of Economics For Dummies in2005, the U.S. has endured a number of drastic changes and eventsthat sent its economy into a tailspin. This newly revised editionpresents updated material about the recent financial crisis and thesteps taken to repair it.

Packed with refreshed information and relevant new examples fromtoday's economy, it gives you a straightforward, easy-to-graspunderstanding of how the economy functions-and how it influencespersonal finances.
* New information on deciphering consumer behavior
* Refresh coverage of fiscal and monetary policies
* A new chapter on health care policy and the financialcrisis

Presenting complex theories in simple terms and helping youdecode the jargon, understand the equations, and debunk the commonmisconceptions, Economics For Dummies tackles the topic interms you can understand.