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Can’t We Just Print More Money?

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Can’t We Just Print More Money?

By: Rupal Patel, The Bank of England, Jack Meaning
Narrated by: Rupal Patel, Jack Meaning
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Why are all my clothes made in Asia? How come I'm so much richer than my great-great grandma? And what even is money?

Whether you're buying lunch, looking for a job, or applying for a mortgage, the thing we call 'the economy' is going to set the terms. A pity, then, that many of us have no idea how the economy actually works.

That's where this book comes in. The Bank of England is Britain's most important financial institution, responsible for printing money, regulating banks and keeping the economy running smoothly. Now, the Bank's team take you inside their hallowed halls to explain what economics can - and can't - teach us about the world. Along the way, they offer intriguing examples of econ in action: in financial crises and Freddo prices, growth stages and workers' wages. Accessible, authoritative and surprisingly witty, this is a crash course in economics and why it matters.

© Rupal Patel, Jack Meaning & The Bank of England 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

 Banks & Banking Corporate & Public Finance Economic History Economics Money Taxation Witty Capitalism US Economy Socialism Great Recession
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Critic reviews

If you feel you should understand how economists think but have no idea where to start, this book is the answer . . . The Bank should be congratulated on this effort at education. Buy this book for the inquiring person, young, old or in between. (Martin Wolf, Summer Books)
A well-written treat . . . Using examples including the Bank of England canteen, The Simpsons and Beanie Babies, the authors encourage us all to understand, and even challenge, what economists do. (Professor David Spiegelhalter, author of THE ART OF STATISTICS)
An enjoyable introduction to the so-called dismal science . . . Patel and Meaning have done an admirable job in simplifying and popularising some of the key elements of their subject.
A great place to start your economic journey. With the Bank of England as your guide, this accessible book shows how economics affects so many aspects of our daily lives. (Dr Linda Yueh, author of THE GREAT ECONOMISTS)
A well-timed attempt to show the public what goes on inside the Bank of England - and familiarise them with some basic economic concepts . . . Punctuated with jaunty anecdotes and neat examples.
A good introduction to concepts such as inflation, quantitative easing, supply and globalisation.
A very readable guide to economics . . . contains some great facts . . . Entertaining.
Economics affects every aspect of our lives, but it can often seem like an inaccessible, off-puttingly jargon-laden subject. This is the guide you need! An entertaining and essential read at a time when understanding how our money, governments and banks interact has never felt more important. (Laura Whateley, author of MONEY: A USER'S GUIDE)
The authors want to inspire a new generation of economists, both at school level and among older students . . . If Patel and Meaning could help turn that tide, they will have performed a great public service. (Alex Brummer)
[One of] a range of accessible introductory books that can give people a basic understanding of the subject that may even prompt them to dig deeper . . . A great primer.
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I ignored the other reviews that said the narration for this audio book was terrible and I wish I hadn't, the female narrator spoke like a child who was learning to read, which is a shame as the book on the whole was quite interesting.
With better narration this book would be well worth a listen, however as it stands it was a chore to get through the female narrators chapters.

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In books is basics of economy. So it is not hard to understand. This book will help you gain more knowledge and improve daily choices.

one of must read (listen) books

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The book itself (the writing) is superb. Brilliant intro to economics for the layman.

However, this audio book is ruined by the female narrator. She makes it almost impossible to listen to. She rushes sentences, slurs words together and misses words entirely. Her voice entirely distracts from what is being said. Unsure how she was chosen for this!

Male narrator was great.

Great book completely ruined by female narrator

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Seen a few reviews that said the female narrator was terrible and put them off. They nearly stopped me downloading this book.
The two narrators read with similar levels of enthusiasm and intonation. Some reviewers clearly have a problem with hearing things in a female voice. Don't be like them

Ignore reviews about female narration

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A really nice introduction to economics, definitely worth a read for anyone who is interested. It does a good job of remaining pretty apolitical, and explaining the equipoise in modern economic theory. I particularly liked the chapter about what central banks do including the history of QE. The narration unfortunately lets it down. In particular Patel has a whistling noise on 's' sounds. Nothing against her in real life but for an audiobook I really think they should have got a professional to read this. Meaning, or should I say 'Meanin' is just a little flat and doesn't sound very interested. I would love to see more from these authors/the bank of England but they need to hire a voice actor for audiobooks.

good book let down by narration

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