Understanding money

Explores the different ways people have earned money throughout history, explains the basics of economics, discusses who decides how much people earn and what happens when people cannot work, and explains how those issues impact everyone in America.

Provides an overview of various topics related to using money, including the importance of saving money, how banks work, the pros and cons of credit cards, online banking, how to create a budget, and more.

Examines the government's involvement in economics, the ways in which the government acquires and spends money, and the roles of specific organizations and the Secret Service in economic matters; and includes case studies and questions to help readers test their knowledge.

Explains what an economy is and how it works, discussing different types of economies at work in various countries around the world, looking at what money is used around the world, and including case studies, photographs, charts, diagrams, and quiz questions.

An introduction to money and trade that covers topics such as supply and demand, organizations that ensure fair trade, and the impact of pirates on world trade.