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What Is Economics And Why Does It Matter? Could the United States experience another Great Depression? Is the Social Security program doomed for future generations? What, exactly, do economists do anyway? Economics is not only for academics or Wall Street titans. If you're curious about how the economy functions and don't know where to start, Economics will guide you through the essentials, laying out the basic concepts and issues in the field of economics, from business cycles and free markets to social security and healthcare reform, and more. Packed with eye-opening information, key concepts, and need-to-know terms, this easy-to-read primer lets you explore economics at your own pace. Get a straightforward overview of the economy that's stripped of overwhelming jargon, so you can gain a deeper understanding of economics as it applies to everyday life.
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A dedicated educator for over 15 years, Dr. Anthony Clark has taught courses in numerous areas of economics, including International Economics, Money and Banking, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, and Sports Economics. With degrees in business and environmental economics, his expertise spans many functional areas in business. He has led a team of economists, directed an environmental research institute, chaired academic departments, and worked as a small businessman. Dr. Clark has authored numerous scholarly articles and book chapters on various economics and business topics. Recently he coauthored The Everything STEM Handbook with his physicist wife. Dr. Clark serves as the Chair of Business and Economics at St. Louis Community College--Florissant Valley and he teaches Managerial Economics at Webster University.
