Understand the science of wealth and prosperity



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Learn about good markets, bad monopolies, and inflation
Decode budget deficits and trade gains

This book gives you everything you need to understand our rapidly evolving economy—as well as the economic fundamentals that never change. What's the best way to fight poverty? How can governments spur employment and wage growth? What can be done to protect endangered species and the environment? This book explains the answers to those questions—and many more—in plain English.

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Get the fascinating scoop on behavioral economics
Understand the model of supply and demand
See how governments use monetary and fiscal policy to fight recessions
Discover game theory and the secrets of cooperation