Economics Made Simple for the Young and Old : Professor Mike Clears Up the Myths

9781449050221. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 116. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 116 p. "Economics Made Simple" is a book written for people who know little about economics but are intimidated by the subject. It is written in a simple conversational style that will make a fifth grader relax and enjoy reading about a subject that gives most people difficulty. Its subject matter includes topics like, 1) "Why did the economic crisis of 2008 happen?" 2) "Why are some people paid millions of dollars while most people struggle just to make ends meet?" 3) "How is money created?" 4) "Where did it all begin?" 5)"Does health care need fixing?" 6)"Why do we need a government to do things for us?" 7)"Why should anyone bother to learn economics?" After reading this book, readers will have a better understanding of why things are the way they are, and what can be done to change things that are seen as wrong. The book is intended to empower Americans to make changes in an economic system that impacts everyone's life.