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The Little Book of Economics
This book is the perfect introduction to the subject of economics and economic ideas throughout history.
From the earliest forms of currency to the Industrial Revolution, and from the birth of the stock market to free-market capitalism and globalized trade, The Little Book of Economics brings economic theory and the work of key economists to life. Journeying through centuries of economic thought, it is the perfect pocket-sized guide to the subject.
Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts clearly and simply, The Little Book of Economics offers you the same combination of clear text and hard-working infographics in a portable format that is perfect for reading on the go.
From the earliest forms of currency to the Industrial Revolution, and from the birth of the stock market to free-market capitalism and globalized trade, The Little Book of Economics brings economic theory and the work of key economists to life. Journeying through centuries of economic thought, it is the perfect pocket-sized guide to the subject.
Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts clearly and simply, The Little Book of Economics offers you the same combination of clear text and hard-working infographics in a portable format that is perfect for reading on the go.
208 pages, Paperback
Published May 12, 2020
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D.K. Publishing
10.1k books2,177 followersDorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.
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Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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June 25, 2023
This book is a shorter version of https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
By shorter, I mean some chapters/lessons from "The Economics Book" have been discarded.
I am new to Economics and I wanted a good foundation. While this book provides a coverage of the timeline of Economic thought, I found it to be dry.
The examples are either explained recursively (by using their own definition) or they are explained by using other economic jargon.
At least now I know more about the timeline of Economics and can develop further into more advanced books.
By shorter, I mean some chapters/lessons from "The Economics Book" have been discarded.
I am new to Economics and I wanted a good foundation. While this book provides a coverage of the timeline of Economic thought, I found it to be dry.
The examples are either explained recursively (by using their own definition) or they are explained by using other economic jargon.
At least now I know more about the timeline of Economics and can develop further into more advanced books.
October 11, 2023
gives a basic overview of economic concepts which is helpful but not necessarily an enjoyable read
May 13, 2025
Title: The Little Book of Economics
Author: DK Publishing
Publisher: DK Publishing
Pages: 193
This book contains a collection of summaries of economic theory and history. The chapters of this book are divided according to the timeline: Let Trading Begin, Industrial and Economic Revolutions, War and Depressions, Post-War Economics, and Contemporary Economics.
Personally, I like this book, especially as someone who does not have an economic background, I can learn the economic in general. Not only that, each section is also explained in context, such as what the focus is, who the key thinkers are, and even equipped with charts or illustrations to facilitate understanding. For those who want to learn economics in general, this book is right for you. Moreover, the size is small so you can bring it easily everywhere😉
This book is a summary of the content published in The Economics Book.
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Author: DK Publishing
Publisher: DK Publishing
Pages: 193
This book contains a collection of summaries of economic theory and history. The chapters of this book are divided according to the timeline: Let Trading Begin, Industrial and Economic Revolutions, War and Depressions, Post-War Economics, and Contemporary Economics.
Personally, I like this book, especially as someone who does not have an economic background, I can learn the economic in general. Not only that, each section is also explained in context, such as what the focus is, who the key thinkers are, and even equipped with charts or illustrations to facilitate understanding. For those who want to learn economics in general, this book is right for you. Moreover, the size is small so you can bring it easily everywhere😉
This book is a summary of the content published in The Economics Book.
#safirareads #bookreviewbysafira #thelittlebookofeconomics #bookstagram
May 13, 2026
The little book of Economics is an introduction to economics. It explains the basic concepts in economic along with its history. In addition, the books also wrote on the theory, philosophy and crisis that influence the economies of the world. Its start with the basic before moving into various philosophy that influence the economy from trading began to the industrial ages, pre-war period, during war time, post war era and the modern ages. The book also shows how ideologies influence the economy especial how the market works. It also tells how a school of thought changes with situation regarding the economies. Overall, this little book tried to educate reading on the intricacies of economies.
This little book was bought in a book fair that happen to be on a cruise ship. The title seems interesting to read. While the book did cover on economy in its history, philosophy, crisis, critique and all. It feels like it is showing the western site of thinking in economy. While there is part that stimulate the mind such as issue regarding Climate changes. There is no mention of other philosophy on economy that is outside of the West. In the end, The book is a good read but it feel lacking in its content.
This little book was bought in a book fair that happen to be on a cruise ship. The title seems interesting to read. While the book did cover on economy in its history, philosophy, crisis, critique and all. It feels like it is showing the western site of thinking in economy. While there is part that stimulate the mind such as issue regarding Climate changes. There is no mention of other philosophy on economy that is outside of the West. In the end, The book is a good read but it feel lacking in its content.
July 7, 2022
Informative
If you are looking for a history of the people involved in economics thru history, this is the book for you. This book shows also the many different ideas economist's have tried over the years to predict the rise and fall of economies.
If you are looking for a history of the people involved in economics thru history, this is the book for you. This book shows also the many different ideas economist's have tried over the years to predict the rise and fall of economies.
September 16, 2020
Informative...
July 30, 2022
5/5
Fantastic book about the history of economics and its rises and falls. Although you have to work your way through it, as with anything, anyway.
Fantastic book about the history of economics and its rises and falls. Although you have to work your way through it, as with anything, anyway.
August 13, 2023
Great introduction to economics book for the beginners
April 20, 2023
I mean it's basically like reading a dictionary, like the book pretty defines every main economic concept and terms and yeah you could learn a thing or two but if you have tried reading a dictionary before you would know that it's not very exciting and this book was no exception.
Definitely the type of book you can judge by it's cover too cause it is 100% a little book of economics physically and uhh internally.
Definitely the type of book you can judge by it's cover too cause it is 100% a little book of economics physically and uhh internally.
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