Economics: The Economist Guide

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Economics. Sometimes called the "dismal science", it's a discipline and topic that's often seen as dull; mysterious at best. And yet it's crucial to understanding the world we live in today. From humble beginnings in Ancient Greece to today's mammoth global system, it's never been more important to know your macro from your micro and your fiscal from your monetary policy. Bestselling author Philip Coggan lifts the veil with an entertaining, no-nonsense guide that combines an overview of the development and scope of the field with an all-new A-Z of key economics concepts and terms. Crisp, sophisticated and often surprising, this is the complete guide to what economics is - and why it matters.

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Praise for More -- :
Coggan is one of the best financial journalists of his generation -- James Kirkup * The Times *
A real pleasure...Coggan tells the story with both narrative verve and acute observation -- Diana Coyle * The Economist *
Vivid, lively and rich in insight...a truly amazing story -- Felix Martin * Financial Times *
A majestic must-read -- Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist at the Bank of England

Author Bio

Philip Coggan is a former Economist and Financial Times journalist. In 2009, he was voted Senior Financial Journalist of the Year in the Wincott awards and best communicator in the Business Journalist of the Year Awards. Among his books are The Money Machine; The Economist Guide to Hedge Funds; the highly acclaimed More: The 10,000-Year Rise of the World Economy and Surviving the Daily Grind.