Economics in Plain English
Definitions. Examples. Uses.
Published on 19. June 2025
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-5072-2390-1 (ISBN)
Description
Become fluent in the language of money and advance of your financial goals with this clear, straightforward guide to essential definitions and easy-to-understand explanations of all the economic terminology you need to know.
Understanding the economy so you can effectively manage your money is not an easy job, and it's made even more complicated by the specific, complex terminology. Even the most financially responsible people can wonder how economic forces impact their personal finance. Now, Economics in Plain English has the answers.
Inside you'll find straight-forward explanations of 350 economic terms ranging from production, markets and consumer behaviors to banking and monetary policies and more! This quick and easy-to-use glossary teaches you what the term means, how the concept works, and how it is used. Read through the chapters for a solid primer in economics and refer back to specific definitions as needed when reviews financial reports, forecasts, and documents.
Understanding the economy so you can effectively manage your money is not an easy job, and it's made even more complicated by the specific, complex terminology. Even the most financially responsible people can wonder how economic forces impact their personal finance. Now, Economics in Plain English has the answers.
Inside you'll find straight-forward explanations of 350 economic terms ranging from production, markets and consumer behaviors to banking and monetary policies and more! This quick and easy-to-use glossary teaches you what the term means, how the concept works, and how it is used. Read through the chapters for a solid primer in economics and refer back to specific definitions as needed when reviews financial reports, forecasts, and documents.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Holbrook, MA
United States
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
1-color black
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5072-2390-1 (9781507223901)
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E-Book
05/2025
Adams Media
€10.87
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Person
David A. Mayer earned his BS in economics from Texas A&M University and his MEd in educational psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. David has had an extensive career teaching economics to high school students. Since 2004, more than 500 of his students have earned college credit on the AP economics exams. In addition to his work in the classroom, David has served as an AP economics consultant for the college board and as an AP economics reader and table leader for Educational Testing Service. He has also written several economics books and test preps. Currently David is the academic dean at Stevens High School in Northside ISD in San Antonio, Texas.