
Economics for Kids
Fairness & Inequality
Helen Hoang(Author)
Helen Hoang (Publisher)
Published on 14. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
34 pages
978-1-923431-00-3 (ISBN)
Description
Economics for Kids: Fairness and Inequality
Introduce your child to the fascinating world of economics through the power of storytelling. Economics for Kids: Fairness and Inequality transforms timeless fairy tales into engaging, easy-to-understand lessons that help young readers explore fairness, decision-making, scarcity, and sustainability in ways that connect to their everyday lives.
Using classic stories like Cinderella, this book brings essential economic concepts to life, showing how the challenges faced by beloved characters mirror real-world issues. Through compelling storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and relatable examples, children will gain a deeper understanding of the principles that shape societies, economies, and the choices we all make.What's Inside?
Fairness & Inequality - Step into Cinderella's world and explore the struggles of inequality, the power of opportunity, and her journey to empowerment. What does it mean when some people have more advantages than others? How do fairness and equality shape the world around us?
Scarcity & Decision-Making - Race against the clock as Cinderella faces the midnight deadline and makes choices that define her fate. Discover how time, resources, and opportunities are limited and why decision-making plays a crucial role in success and survival.
Environment & Sustainability - Enter the enchanted realm of the White Fairy and see how her choices impact an entire kingdom. Learn how sustainability and responsible decision-making ensure the well-being of people, nature, and future generations.
Economic principles are not just for adults-they influence children's lives in countless ways. Whether they are learning about sharing, saving, or making decisions, kids are already engaging with these concepts. This book helps them understand and apply these ideas in a meaningful way.Why This Book Matters
Many children are naturally curious about how the world works, and this book makes learning about economics an enjoyable and enriching experience. By weaving important lessons into classic fairy tales, Economics for Kids: Fairness and Inequality provides a fresh perspective that sparks curiosity and encourages critical thinking. Through engaging storytelling, children will see how fairness, opportunity, and decision-making play a role in everyday life.
This book introduces fundamental economic concepts in a way that young minds can grasp, helping children develop a foundation for financial literacy and social awareness. It also encourages meaningful conversations between parents, educators, and children about fairness, sustainability, and the value of wise decision-making.
By presenting complex ideas through stories children already love, this book ensures that economic lessons are both memorable and accessible. The familiar settings of fairy tales provide a comfortable framework for discussing topics that affect real-world communities and economies.A Must-Have for Young Readers
Designed for parents, educators, and young readers, this book is perfect for:Introducing economic concepts in a fun and accessible way.
Encouraging discussions about fairness, opportunity, and sustainability.
Helping children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Supporting early financial and economic literacy through storytelling.
More details
Series
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
67 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-923431-00-3 (9781923431003)
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Person
Dr Helen Hoang is an economist, educator, and best-selling children's author. She earned her PhD in Economics from the Australian National University (ANU) and holds three master's degrees in Economic Policy, Business Administration, and Development Studies from leading universities in Australia, Switzerland, and Vietnam. Her academic excellence was recognised through multiple scholarships during her postgraduate studies.Dr Hoang has worked extensively across economics, data analytics, and public policy. Her professional experience includes contributing to national datasets such as Health Expenditure Australia and Australian Child Well-being Data Assets, and supporting major research and policy initiatives featured in reports by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Her work bridges rigorous economic analysis with real-world social impact.She has also been involved in international development and governance reform projects, including a Swiss-funded initiative focused on public administration reform and grassroots democracy in Vietnam. Through collaborations with national institutions and universities, she helped design mechanisms to improve public service delivery, community participation, and agricultural innovation.Alongside her policy and research career, Dr Hoang is a strategic consultant and educator, delivering workshops on economics, entrepreneurship, and personal development for students, professionals, and organisations. Her work reflects a long-standing commitment to making complex economic ideas accessible and meaningful.Dr Hoang is the founder of Economics for Kids and MBA Kids, educational initiatives inspired by her love for her son and her belief that children deserve early access to economic thinking. She is the author of Economics for Kids Volumes 1 and 2-Amazon best sellers in children's economics-and the creator of Elfonomics: The Enchanted Christmas Adventures in Economics, a festive, story-driven book that blends Christmas magic with real-world economic lessons.Through her books and programs, Dr Hoang's mission is simple: to help children around the world grow into curious, ethical, and confident decision-makers-because even elves, and especially children, need economics.