Description
Book SynopsisAn accessible, thoroughly engaging look at how the economy really works and its role in your everyday life Not surprisingly, regular people suddenly are paying a lot closer attention to the economy than ever before.
Trade Reviewa handy primer for those not well versed in the subject (Irish Times, March 2013)
Table of ContentsForeword xiii
Introduction xix
Chapter One The Secrets of Success 1
Chapter Two Economic Bungee Jumping 25
Chapter Three In-Flight Monitor 37
Chapter Four Labor Pains 53
Chapter Five Fire and Ice 71
Chapter Six Drop the Puck! 93
Chapter Seven All the World’s an ATM 111
Chapter Eight The Price of Economic Freedom 123
Chapter Nine All the President’s Men 141
Chapter Ten The Buck Starts Here 155
Chapter Eleven White Smoke over the Washington Mall 167
Chapter Twelve When the World Needs a Fireman 187
Chapter Thirteen The Elephant in the Economy 201
Chapter Fourteen Good Debt, Bad Debt 219
Chapter Fifteen Love-Hate Relationship 237
Acknowledgments 257
About the Author 259
