cost and standard of living

". . . examines the factors that affect people's economic well-being, including war, historical factors, and resource management. In addition, it highlights countries that have successfully raised their standard of living, providing hope for the populations of the world"--Inside front cover.

Describes the history of the value of the American dollar from 1860 through 2019, and details the evolution of cost in the United States for various goods and materials.

An introduction to cost of living that provides information and answers related questions, covering costs associated with eating, wearing clothes, having fun, and other aspects of life; inflation; the consumer price index; and more.

Describes the history of the value of the American dollar from 1860 through 2014, and details the evolution of cost in the United States for various goods and materials.

In this fascinating title, readers find out about the food supply chain, fair trade, and how our eating habits affect our health. With debate boxes and contemporary case studies, readers also discover the environmental impacts their food purchases have on the planet.

The author and her family reduced excess in their lives by spending thirty days focusing on each of seven topics and limiting to seven for each. Includes the areas of food, clothing, media, stress, and more.

Richard McKenzie uses clear economic reasoning to explain the hidden agendas, misleading methods, and underhanded strategies behind pricing in the United States.

Contains essays in which various authors respond to the author's contention that Americans shop too much and her explanation of why that is true.