Explains the role of supply and demand in the global economy, discussing what effects the system, how demand changes impact the economy, and what supply and demand issues have shaped economic development and history around the world.
Provides an overview of the stock market, explaining how it works, what impact the stock market has on the economy, how to invest in the market, and other related topics.
Describes different types of taxes; discusses government spending, budgeting, and fiscal policy; and offers suggestions on how readers can get involved with how the government spends, taxes, and manages its finances.
Provides information about market forces and how they influence the distribution of goods and services, focusing on consumer goods, and looks at how service distribution works.
Explains the role production of goods and services plays in the economic process, discussing who makes the products, how the system works, and how production influences economic growth.
An introduction to buying goods and services that explores how it impacts the economy, discusses the importance of budgeting and saving for purchases, explains how to shop around for the best price, and describes how companies use advertising to attract customers.
Explains the role of supply and demand in the global economy, discussing what effects the system, how demand changes impact the economy, and what supply and demand issues have shaped economic development and history around the world.
Provides an overview of savings and investments, discussing why it is important to save money, how investments work, what investment options are available, what the best strategies are for saving money, and other related topics.
Introduces the fundamentals of money and banking, discusses ways in which money is earned and saved, explains the tasks involved in managing a bank account, and looks at the role of the Federal Reserve.
Describes different types of taxes; discusses government spending, budgeting, and fiscal policy; and offers suggestions on how readers can get involved with how the government spends, taxes, and manages its finances.