Real World Economics: Set 1
This series examines and explicates some of the most fundamental and relevant economic phenomena in terms easily comprehensible to struggling high school readers. Dispelling any sense of theoretical mystery or intimidating conceptual abstraction, these books instead clearly demonstrate that economic processes are easily comprehensible chains of cause-and-effect, something that can be conceptualized with the clarity, linearity, and relative simplicity of a flow chart. Each book offers a nuts-and-bolts narrative "diagram" of exactly how these economic phenomena work, what the causes are, what the effects are, what mechanisms trigger the causes, and how the process can be halted, reversed, or mitigated. Narrative examinations of actual historical examples help readers draw point-by-point connections between abstract principles and real-world events.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Real World Economics"The text in this series is clear, easy to read, and useful for middle and high school students wondering about economics."
--Library Media Connection
Series Review:
"These titles use both historical and current events to demystify two relatively abstract ideas. Detailed explanations of economic indicators, business cycles, inflation, GDP, and the role the federal government plays in helping to control the economy are included, as are many other relevant concepts. The difference between a recession and a depression is made clear in both books, and real-world examples of all types are used... Captioned color photos appear throughout. Included in the back matter are excellent lists for further reading and many governmental and/or oversight organizations."
--School Library Journal
Book Review: How a Depression Works
"Very current, and with well-written and understandable explanations of many fundamentals of economics, this book will be an excellent addition to the high school and possibly middle school library."
--Pamela Al-Husaini, Decatur High School
Book Review: How A Recession Works
"This is timely information...a plus for Economics classes and for students interested in the past and present of our economy."
--Teresa Kathcart, Weatherford High School
