101 things everyone should know about economics : from securities and derivatives to interest rates and hedge funds, the basics of economics and what they mean for you by Sander, Peter J instant download

101 things everyone should know about economics : from securities and derivatives to interest rates and hedge funds, the basics of economics and what they mean for you by Sander, Peter J instant download

256 pages : 22 cm, \"Ftom the collapse of housing prices to the thousand-point drops in the stock market, the past five years have been full of economic crises. These changes not only effect the overall market--they can also drastically influence your personal finances and day-to-day life. In this easy-to-understand guide, Peter Sander explains how the financial system works, as well as the most important concepts, terms, and programs in economics. Using simple language, he details how the evolving climate will effect world economies--and what kind of shifts you are going to see in your finances as a result\"--Page 4 of cover, Includes bibliographical references and index, Introduction -- The basics -- Economy and economic cycles -- Money, prices, and interest rates -- Banks and central banking -- Government and government programs -- Economic schools and tools -- Finance and financial markets -- Trade and international economics