Ajax-loader

Zombies, Bananas and Why There Are No Economists in Heaven

The Economics of Real Life
Irvine, Jessica (Book - 2012)
Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
Zombies, Bananas and Why There Are No Economists in Heaven


Item Details

Use the power of economics to solve everyday problems with this witty, accessible, and entertaining guide presenting Econ 101 Can economics help one lose weight? How does an emissions trading scheme work? Why are bananas so expensive? What really goes on inside the federal budget lock up? How can one

… More »

Use the power of economics to solve everyday problems with this witty, accessible, and entertaining guide presenting Econ 101 Can economics help one lose weight? How does an emissions trading scheme work? Why are bananas so expensive? What really goes on inside the federal budget lock up? How can one spot a zombie bank? Why do boy bands make so much money? From asylum seekers to bananas, this book uses fun facts to get to the heart of some of the biggest political and economic debates. Part economics lesson, part quirky observation on modern life, this collection of easily digestible, bite-sized nuggets of factual goodness will help transform even the most economically illiterate person into an insightful commentator at their next work drinks or weekend barbeque.

« Less
Imprint: Crows Nest, N.S.W. : - Allen & Unwin
Pages: 246
ISBN: 9781742379975
Language: English
Statement of responsibility: Jessica Irvine
Characteristics: 246 p. ;,21 cm.
MARC Display»
Ajax-loader

Community Activity

Comment

Add a Comment

There are no comments for this title yet.

Age

Add Age Suitability

There are no ages for this title yet.

Summaries

Add a Summary

There are no summaries for this title yet.

Notices

Add a Notice

There are no notices for this title yet.

Quotes

Add a Quote

There are no quotes for this title yet.

Videos

Add a Video

There are no videos for this title yet.

Find it at YPRL

Spinner  Loading...

Please keep in mind that some of the content that we make available to you through this application comes from Amazon Web Services. All such content is provided to you "as is". This content and your use of it are subject to change and/or removal at any time.

Explore Further


Browse the Shelf

Subject Headings


Spinner  Loading...

Related Blog Posts

No Blog Entries have been found about this title

Powered by BiblioCommons.