Economix: How and Why Our Economy Works (and Doesn't Work), in Words and Pictures

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Everybodys talking about the economy, but how can we, the people, understand what Wall Street or Washington knowsor say they know Read author Michael Goodwin and illustrator Dan E. Burrs New York Times bestseller Economix.

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 weve got . . . and sometimes what our neighbors have got. Economix explains it all, from the beginning of Western economic thought; to markets free and otherwise; to economic failures, successes, limitations, and future possibilities. Its the essential, accessible guide to understanding the economy and economic practices. A must-read for every citizen and every voter.

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Goodwin brilliantly contextualizes economic theories with historical narrative, while Burrs simple but elegant illustration employs classical techniques like caricaturing politicians and symbolizing big businesses (as a gleeful factory) to help the reader visualize difficult concepts. Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

This witty and elegant volume takes on a number of complex issuesin this case, economics, history and financeand makes them comprehensible for mere mortals. Miami Herald

Michael Goodwin hasnt just written a great graphic novelhes written one that should be required for every school, newsroom and library in the United States. Minneapolis Star Tribune

Author Bio

Michael Goodwin is a writer and editor with a degree in Chinese studies. He has lived in China, India, and now New York City.

Dan E. Burr illustrated the classic graphic novel Kings in Disguise. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.