101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics: A Down and Dirty Guide to Everything from Securities and Derivatives to Interest Rates and Hedge Funds - And What They Mean For You

by Peter Sander

What you don't know about economics can hurt you - now more than ever. This easy-to-understand guide answers all the questions you need to know to secure your financial future, such as: What does it mean to my paycheck when the Fed lowers or raises interest rates?What's the difference between bonds, securities, and derivatives - and which should I invest in now?What does Keynesian economics have to do with my savings? For those people whose heads spin when reading the business pages of the newspaper, here's a roadmap through the economic jungle. In simple, plain language, Peter Sander explains how economies work, why they grow, how they contract, and what the government can and can't do to help them. Most important, he tells you how all this affects "you" - and what kind of changes you're going to see in your finances as a result.

Economics has been called the dismal" science. But it doesn't need to be gloomy or impenetrable. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand where the economy is today, where it's going, and what it means for the rest of us."

Genres: Economics, Nonfiction, Business, Finance, Money, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Deez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read, that's about it

[Joshua Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I kept battling with myself to have productive breaks. A worthy read for anybody wanting to learn more, and refer easily, about economics and some worldly, relevant interests

[Aleksander Prifti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diving into *101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics* by Peter Sander felt like stumbling upon a secret decoder ring for the bewildering machinery of money that hums beneath our everyday lives—a gritty, no-nonsense guide that yanked me out of the fog of financial jargon and into a exhilarating clarity. This paperback isn’t some dusty textbook; it’s a brisk, punchy romp through the wild terrain of securities, derivatives, interest rates, and hedge funds, each bite-sized entry peeling back the curtain on how these forces tug at my wallet and the world around me. Sander’s knack for slicing through the complexity with plain talk and sly wit had me nodding along, delighted to finally grasp why markets jitter or how the Fed’s whims ripple into my paycheck. It’s the kind of book that leaves you feeling like you’ve cracked open a vault of forbidden knowledge, armed with just enough savvy to smirk at the next headline about inflation—down, dirty, and utterly indispensable.

[Jehan Chawla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty easy and informative read. Even though it covered most of the things I already knew about; helped in refreshing all their core ideas. Written in context of US economy but still turned out helpful.

[Samuel Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a very good book practically and although it was written comprehensively, it was just too much information for me to retain. At some point I decided that I would still try to comprehend what I was reading even though I was just reading it for the sake of finishing the book.

[Gabriel Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential reading for anyone interested in economics.

[Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good "101" lesson on economics for beginner like me. The way of each topic (a total of 101 topics) structured in to 2 parts "what should you know" and "why should you care" is brilliant. It gives the reader a very clear guidance on what should be the outcome for each topic.

This will be the book to go if you would like to get started in the world of economics. The description given is just enough to get started and not a detailed explanation of them. And if you're a beginner investor like me, this is a very helpful book to make sure you can navigate around all the information out there with ease by having fundamental understanding of the major key terms that most information will carry with it.

[Kudzanayi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twice in college I signed up for Intro to Econ and twice I dropped the class prior to first midterm. Not only did it seem boring but it came off as complex.

In a world recovering from a financial meltdown, the language if money is more import at. kW that ever and Sander in this simple but thorough book lays down the fundamentals that everyone should know. Econ 101 wasn't necessary agree all.

Format is dope giving a quick over view of each topic and then further breaking it down into 'what you should know' and 'what it means to you' putting all financial jargon in context to the individual. So if you don't have the slightest clue about Nasdaq or the difference between stocks and bonds, there's no better place to start than here.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covers 1) the basics ; 2) the economy with recessions, depressions, economic indicators, etc ; 3) money; 4) banks ; 5) governments ; 6) economic tools; 7) financial markets ; 8) international economics. With why should we care about each topic which is good way to explain its relevance. I thought the topics covered everything you might want to know about the things that affect your financial well being. Certainly the 2008 financial crisis affected everyone so you might want to know how and why that happened.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically a reminder of what you learned in high school, as well as a brief overview of the parts that make the 08-09 crisis happen. the 'Why you should care' section is, at least for me, very important.

[Doug Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is an informative read for someone looking to either brush up on their knowledge of this science or even a beginner looking to understand how economics works. It's not a "page turner", but someone who actually wants to read & learn about this subject will find that this book meets that purpose.

[William Schram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good introduction to simple economic policy. Easy to read, and short. Covers 101 topics people should know about, from money and what it is to the G8 summits and what they are. Included are graphs and tables, but not too many.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

easy to understand explanations of so many terms i hear all the time.

[Randy Ades · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read, although my copy had several spelling errors.

[Tenio Latev · Rating 4 out of 5]

tenio latev
a very good summary of the most common economic rules. basic level and easy to understand. the author did a very good job!
recomended for every one who likes self education! tumbs up!

[Alonzo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a good overview of economic concepts. It is by no means exhaustive, but that should be obvious from the title. It can give a starting point for further study.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good for a basic book on economics.