Economics through Everyday Stories from around the World: An introduction to economics for children or Economics for kids, dummies and everyone else

by Elena Fernandez Prados

An original and entertaining introduction to economics for kids…and parents! A fun and easy-to-understand introduction to economics packed with real life examples. This collection of stories from around the world provides an overview of economics 101 in a simple and appealing way which can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Boost your child’s financial literacy and discover the world with this hands-on guide to economics. Find

126 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 25, 2016

About the author

Elena Fernandez Prados was born in Spain where she attended the French School of Murcia. Elena holds a BA in Business Economics and International Relations from Brown University (USA). She started her career working as an investment banking financial analyst at Morgan Stanley in London, before becoming a portfolio manager and investment director at Standard Life Investments in Edinburgh. Elena currently works as a consultant and lives in London. She is the author of "Economics through Everyday Stories from around the World", an original and entertaining introduction to economics 101 that readers of all ages will enjoy.

Reviews

[PK]

Prados has produced a singular, accessible, human-scaled introduction to economics. The concepts she introduces are isolated so that each vignette gives a detailed view, for example of inflation or of job creation, as the lived experience of an individual from somewhere. All sorts of settings appear, and the reader can appreciate that economics happens everywhere, all the time, impacting everyone. They can also infer that people impact economics via their plans and choices.

As she has noted it looks like a book for young folks, but is also for grown folks.

I'm guessing that young folks may benefit from or need support in the form of conversations with a teacher or parent. Still, how many of us learned economic concepts by simply observing our environment? This book can help young folks begin to see and recognize economic realities around them.

(I am trying to wean myself away from star ratings, this is high scoring for the right audience and a bust for the wrong audience. Giving up stars is also pushing me to to write reviews... to say something that might be helpful instead.)

[ARUN BYALAL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short simple and fun to learn economics

5 stars cuz u ll understand the different parts of economics in n interesting way..
I like the idea of explaining concepts through stories.. it makes everything easier and entertained at the same time. Civic values is one of the best..
I dislike cuz I needed some more stories like this..
I did like to recommend the kids,adults,old age.. whoever wants to deal with their life problems. This book has many inspiring stories.

[Dhivya Sridharan · Rating 4 out of 5]

To learn economics - start here!

Economics doesn't need to be complex..With interesting day to day stories around the world this book contains the meaningful essence of the subject..
Almost all important aspects are covered in a lucid way.. Without even knowing we would have learnt key concepts which lets us make smart decision..