Arcadia Public Library

"The economy affects nearly every aspect of a person's life, yet many find it confusing or boring. This outlook can cause people to ignore changes in economic policy that have a profound effect on them. By gaining a deeper understanding of what the economy is and how it affects people, budding activists are more equipped to advocate for themselves and others. Full-color photographs, graphic organizers, and informative fact boxes give readers a basic...

"Presents an introduction to financial literacy and the factors that affect a country's economy, such as natural resources, population, geography, climate, wealth, and more. Includes index, glossary, and discussion questions"--

"Presents an introduction to financial literacy and the global economy, discussing how countries trade, value their currency, and manage poverty and wealth. Includes index, glossary, and discussion questions"--

Describes economic scarcity and explains how consumers make economic choices concerning the use and distribution of ecnomically scarce items, including capital and natural resources.

Jahren, a geobiologist, has written an impassioned open letter to humanity as we stand at the crossroads of survival and extinction. Our enterprising spirit has tamed wild crops, cured diseases, and sent us to the moon-- but that spirit has created excesses that are quickly warming our planet to dangerous levels. Jahren takes us through the science behind the key inventions that, even as they help us, release untenable amounts of carbon dioxide into...

A guide to key financial concepts relies on bold, clear infographics to easily explain economics and finances.