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Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Economics: The User's Guide by Ha-Joon Chang What is economics? What can - and cant - it explain about the world? Why does it matter? This book teaches economics at Cambridge University, and writes a column for the Guardian. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Pelican introduction to economics that shows why we need not - indeed should not - leave it to the experts aloneWhat is economics?How does the global economy work?What do different economic theories tell us about the world?In Economics- The Users Guide, bestselling author Ha-Joon Chang explains how the global economy works, and why anyone can understand the dismal science. Unlike many economists who claim there is only one way of doing economics, he introduces readers to a wide range of economic theories, from classical to Keynesian, revealing how they all have their strengths, weaknesses and blind spots. By ignoring the received wisdom, and exposing the myriad forces that shape our financial fate, Chang provides the tools that every responsible citizen needs to understand - and address - our current economic woes. Notes A Pelican introduction to economics explaining how the economy works, and why anyone can understand the dismal science. Explores the strengths and weaknesses of a wide range of theories, from classical to Keynesian. Author Biography Ha-Joon Chang teaches economics at Cambridge University. His book 23 Things They Dont Tell You About Capitalism was a no.1 bestseller and was called by the Observer a witty and timely debunking of some of the biggest myths surrounding the global economy. He is a popular columnist at the Guardian, and a vocal critic of the failures of our economic system. Review Page turning... A fascinating, hurtling explanation of everything... You could use it as a primer, a reference book, a brief history; it is all these things... It reflects the urgent generosity of a thinker whose depth of understanding is matched by a desire to see us all understand... Ha-Joon Changs wealth is in his knowledge, perceptiveness, insight and vision. And he cant give it away fast enough. It flies off him like the seeds of a dandelion -- Zoe Williams * The Guardian *Brilliant... Changs lightness of touch makes often dry subject matter very readable... The first section is a page-turning history, the second a call to arms about how to apply economics in the real world using simple, everyday examples * Financial Times * Review Text Page turning... A fascinating, hurtling explanation of everything... You could use it as a primer, a reference book, a brief history; it is all these things... It reflects the urgent generosity of a thinker whose depth of understanding is matched by a desire to see us all understand... Ha-Joon Changs wealth is in his knowledge, perceptiveness, insight and vision. And he cant give it away fast enough. It flies off him like the seeds of a dandelion Review Quote Page turning... A fascinating, hurtling explanation of everything... You could use it as a primer, a reference book, a brief history; it is all these things... It reflects the urgent generosity of a thinker whose depth of understanding is matched by a desire to see us all understand... Ha-Joon Changs wealth is in his knowledge, perceptiveness, insight and vision. And he cant give it away fast enough. It flies off him like the seeds of a dandelion Promotional "Headline" A Pelican introduction to economics that shows why we need not - indeed should not - leave it to the experts alone Details ISBN0718197038 ISBN-10 0718197038 ISBN-13 9780718197032 Format Paperback Media Book Series Pelican Books Subtitle A Pelican Introduction Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 330 Pages 528 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Imprint Pelican Language English Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-05-01 UK Release Date 2014-05-01 Translator Michael A. Scarpitti Edited by Gnon Baba Birth 1969 Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Position Assistant Unit Leader Qualifications MD MPA Author Ha-Joon Chang NZ Release Date 2014-06-24 AU Release Date 2014-06-24 Alternative 9780718197049 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145077164;

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