Quite Possibly the Best Introduction to the Economy (Instant Expert)

Don't leave it to the experts. This hands-on guide in the Instant Expert series gives you the tools to demystify the global economy.In today's fast-paced, ever-changing economic landscape, it's easy to feel like you're caught in the crossfire you don't fully understand. Quite Possibly the Best Introduction to the Economy will empower you to understand what causes crashes, bangs and economic wallops, and how to leverage your new-found knowledge to do more than just survive in the global economy.This essential book gives you simple answers to frequently asked questions, such as: Why, if there's plenty of oil, do petrol prices go up and down like a yoyo? Why are governments so obsessed with inflation? Does it matter that my government seems to owe trillions of dollars/pounds/euros?With helpful diagrams, light-hearted illustrations, and most importantly, an understanding that the economy is too important to be left just to the economists, Quite Possibly the Best Introduction to the Economy