#Economix by michael goodwin free#

And a good understanding of economics is critical to maneuvering in the world today. Broken down into its component pieces, it's relatively easy to understand. As he puts it early on, economics seems horribly complicated mostly because we're looking at it all at once. The bonus: Who would have guessed that economics could be fun, and-here's the joy-really accessible? Goodwin roots us in history and fills us with common sense understanding. 'Smart, insightful, clear, and as close to the truth as economics can get. 'An amazing lesson in true-world economics! Delightfully presented, powerful, insightful, and important information! What a fun way to fathom a deep and often dark subject!' - John Perkins, author of Hoodwinked and the New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man 'Goodwin has done the seemingly impossible-he has made economics comprehensible and funny.'- Joel Bakan, author of The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power

#Economix by michael goodwin free#

You could read ten books on the subject and not glean as much information.' - David Bach founder of FinishRich Media author of nine New York Times bestsellers, including Debt Free for Life and The Automatic Millionaire

'This witty and elegant volume takes on a number of complex issues-in this case, economics, history and finance-and makes them comprehensible for mere mortals.' - Miami Herald ' brings a lively visual sensibility to this intensely abstruse subject matter without condescending to the reader or dumbing the ideas down.' Guinnane, Philip Golden Bartlett Professor of Economic History, Yale University Any reader wondering how our economy got to where it is today will find this a refreshing overview.' - Timothy W. Goodwin has a knack for distilling complex ideas and events in ways that invite the reader to follow the big picture without losing track of what actually happened. ' Economix is a lively, cheerfully opinionated romp through the historical and intellectual foundations of our current economy and our current economic problems. A must-read for every citizen and every voter. It's the essential, accessible guide to understanding the economy and economic practices. Economix explains it all, from the beginning of Western economic thought, to markets free and otherwise, to economic failures, successes, limitations, and future possibilities. and sometimes what our neighbors have got. With clear, witty writing and quirky, accessible art, this important and timely graphic novel transforms 'the dismal science' of economics into a fun, fact-filled story about human nature and our attempts to make the most of what we've got. worldwide!Įverybody's talking about the economy, but how can we, the people, understand what Wall Street or Washington knows-or say they know? Read Economix. Stimulus plans: good or bad? Free markets: How free are they? Jobs: Can we afford them? Occupy Wall Street.