The Instant Economist
You Need to Know About How the Economy Works

With some caveats, this is a good book to learn the basics of micro- and macroeconomics without stumbling over complicated equations. Taylor writes lucidly and covers pretty much what would be covered in a college introduction to economics course, from competitive markets to externalities, public go......more

This was not an easy read. However it was very informative. It's a book that someone can go back to several times. It teaches you about the federal reserve, the cost of health insurance and how even groceries can affect our own Economic future. It is a book that everyone should read.......more

I didn't graduate from secondary school and high school. I didn't study much my entire life. This book makes it easy to understand economy and how it works even for an uneducated jock like myself by providing short and concise explanation of theories coupled with insights and suggestions behind real......more