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In This Economy?

How Money and Markets Really Work

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In This Economy?

By: Kyla Scanlon
Narrated by: Kyla Scanlon
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The stuff you really need to know about how the economy works? It's pretty simple. Yes, even if you were bored to tears in economics class, or if you're cross-eyed from reading painfully convoluted - or straight-up misguided - financial commentary. In this particularly disorienting era, Kyla Scanlon is the Tim Harford of the disaffected and disillusioned Gen Z looking for answers.

This is the definitive, approachable guide to the key concepts and mechanics of economics and the most common myths and fallacies to steer clear of. Through Kyla's trademark blend of creative analogies, clever illustrations, refreshingly lucid language - and even quotes from poetry, literature, and philosophy - she answers questions such as:

- Is our national debt really a threat?

- What is a "mild" recession, exactly?

- What's really happening in the employment market, and how do we improve it for workers?

At a time when experts overcomplicate simple things loudly, choosing to generate smoke rather than clearing the air, In This Economy? shows that understanding the markets - and the systems they operate in - is easier than you think.

Whether you're worried about your mortgage rate, job security, bank account balance, or the health of the broader economy, this concise and witty guide will give you the confidence to make smarter financial decisions - no matter what the headlines say.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Kyla Scanlon (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Economics Investing & Trading Personal Finance Banking Witty US Economy Capitalism Employment Global Financial Crisis Great Recession Taxation Socialism Social Change China

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I’m surprised at the lack of press/publicity for this book. It deserves to be read by anyone interested in Economics, financial markets, US politics or current affairs. Scanlon blends insight on key economic concepts with moral philosophy. I don’t agree with author on everything but it was refreshing to listen to an Economics book that doesn’t deviate from ethical debates.

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This is both a comprehensive explanation of the market and a modern empathetic look at how recent events have affected our markets and in turn our society. It explores each aspect of the economy in a clear and relatable way through the eyes of a Gen-Zer but isn't short on depth and history and at times genuinely thought-provoking and profound.

For those who want to "win" at the markets, with secret advice, this is probably not for you, But for those who want a sense of what economics does and how it influences our politics, society, and lives it's highly enjoyable.

Added to favourites and will revisit chapters!

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