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.

Economics, demystified!

From the collapse of housing prices to the thousand-point drops in the stock market, the past has been full of economic crises. These changes not only affect the overall market?they can also drastically influence your personal finances and day-to-day life. In this easy-to-understand guide, Peter Sander explains how the financial system works, as well as the most important concepts, terms, and programs in economics. Using simple language, he details how the evolving climate will affect world economies?and what kind of shifts you are going to see in your finances as a result.

In this updated edition, Sander also includes valuable information on:

-The housing market and what it may do in the future

-The impact of Obamacare on the economy

-The scope of the Great Recession and how the U.S. is still struggling to recover

-How to take advantage of the economy as it begins to rise again

An essential guide, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Economics, 2nd Edition helps you fully understand today's economy and shows you how to secure your financial future even as the market changes.



Autorentext

Peter Sander is an author, researcher, and consultant in the fields of business, location reference, and personal finance. He has written more than forty books, including Value Investing for Dummies, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, and 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics. The author of numerous articles dealing with investment strategies, he is also the coauthor of the top-selling the 100 Best Stocks series.



Zusammenfassung
Economics, demystified!From the collapse of housing prices to the thousand-point drops in the stock market, the past has been full of economic crises. These changes not only affect the overall marketthey can also drastically influence your personal finances and day-to-day life. In this easy-to-understand guide, Peter Sander explains how the financial system works, as well as the most important concepts, terms, and programs in economics. Using simple language, he details how the evolving climate will affect world economiesand what kind of shifts you are going to see in your finances as a result. In this updated edition, Sander also includes valuable information on: -The housing market and what it may do in the future -The impact of Obamacare on the economy -The scope of the Great Recession and how the U.S. is still struggling to recover -How to take advantage of the economy as it begins to rise again An essential guide, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Economics, 2nd Edition helps you fully understand today's economy and shows you how to secure your financial future even as the market changes.
Titel
101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics
Untertitel
A Down and Dirty Guide to Everything from Securities and Derivatives to Interest Rates and Hedge Funds - And What They Mean For You
EAN
9781440513435
ISBN
978-1-4405-1343-5
Format
E-Book (epub)
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
18.09.2009
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
0.59 MB
Anzahl Seiten
256
Jahr
2009
Untertitel
Englisch
Features
Unterstützte Lesegerätegruppen: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet