economic development

Supply and demand is an economic relationships. When the supply of an item increases, the demand decreases and vice versa. In this book, readers learn about different factors, such as seasons and popularity, that affect the demand of a good. Real-world examples of supply and demand are also presented, including facts devoted to pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities leave students with a better understanding for how supply and demand works in the economy. This book also includes a glossary, index, suggested reading and websites, and a bibliography.

Argues that the source of economic progress, including the rise in living standards; improvements in nutrition, housing, clothing, and health; and a reduction in labor, drudgery, famine, and disease; can be found in the technological creativity of the past.

Examines history's most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those in recent memory.

Provides an overview of the industry, focusing on land use, commodity production, contribution to the country's GDP, and potential careers in the industry.

Supply and Demand introduces readers to the concept of supply and demand using familiar examples, such as shopping and holidays.

"This book will convince you that everything you think about climate change is wrong--and points the way toward making the world a vastly better, if slightly warmer, place for us all"--OCLC.

Argues that humans will have to keep pace with machines in order to become prosperous in the future and identifies strategies and policies for businesses and individuals to use to combine digital processing power with human ingenuity.

"Native rural Virginian and now Chief technology officer at Microsoft, Kevin Scott, discusses the future of AI and how it can be realistically used to promote growth even as the job landscape shifts"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces readers to the concept of supply and demand using familiar examples, such as shopping and holidays"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces readers to the differences between needs and wants"--Provided by publisher.