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Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Language
English
Description
"From investors and monetary authorities to governments and policy makers, almost everyone had assumed inflation was dead and buried. But now people the world over are confronting a poisonous new economic reality and, with it, the prospect of vast and increasing wealth inequality. How have we arrived in this situation? And what, if anything, can we do about it? Celebrated economist Stephen D. King--one of the few to warn ahead of time about the latest...
Author
Publisher
Encounter Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Inflation explains the forces behind the epidemic of soaring prices squeezing individuals and businesses still struggling in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. An alarming rise in the cost of living has stoked fears of a new crisis resembling the decade-long inflation of the 1970s. Some even raise the specter of a descent into the kind of Weimar-style hyperinflation that has torn apart so many nations. Can this be true? If so, what should be done?...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
This book succeeds in making complicated, abstract economic theories, practices, and processes not only accessible and comprehensible, but also highly relevant to young readers' lives. Using uncomplicated language and lots of illustrative examples-drawn from everyday life and typical youth experiences-the author explains exactly what inflation is, what its potentially positive and negative effects are, and how it can be controlled, coped with, or...
Author
Publisher
Ideapress Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Inflation is here. Do you know how it's impacting your company? It's not just a matter of rising costs. Inflation eats cash,
squeezes margins, threatens working capital, and throws all your great forecasts and plans into question. Its effect is cumulative and pervasive. Yet this period of economic discontinuity is a huge opportunity to come out stronger for those who know how to lead in the face of inflation and a looming recession.
Ram Charan has...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When the prices of gas, food, rent, and many other necessities start to rise, it can be difficult to explain to children what's happening. They may struggle to understand why the family suddenly has to be more careful with money or why there isn't a simple way to fix inflation. The more knowledge children have of how the world works, the easier it is to face uncertainty. Through age-appropriate text, augmented by engaging fact boxes and informative...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This book is designed to ask questions regarding a subject that is important to everyone and of which there is a great deal of debate: Inflation. I want to lay out the following ideas: First, the concept of inflation is a myth, a legend, a fable and, yes, a falsehood for a number of reasons. Prices of goods and services in terms of the currency of the day rise from time to time but those prices manifest themselves in different places and at different...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"How does inflation work? In the Econo-Graphics Jr. series, young readers will examine economy-related issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Income, budgeting, investing, supply and demand, global markets, inflation, and more are covered. Each book highlights pandemic-era impacts as well. Created with developing readers in mind, charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key content in an engaging and accessible way....
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Inflation is an economic issue that affects all consumers when prices for goods and services start to rise. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of inflation. Large-scale and real-life examples of inflation are also presented, including facts about pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave...
Author
Publisher
Chilton Co., Book Division
Pub. Date
[1961]
Language
English
Description
Since I wrote my small volume on A General Theory of the Price Level, etc., I have often been asked for a fuller statement of my views, or my attitude on various matters treated only briefly at that time….I hope that the collection of essays that are contained herein fill in many of these gaps and answer the major part of the queries that admit of such elaboration.
In my opinion there are two contending theories of the price level: that deriving...
15) Inflation
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Gas, groceries, and other things can become more expensive over time because of inflation. In response to rising prices, people may change how they shop or what they buy. And companies may have to pay employees more to keep up. Explore why inflation happens and how it affects people and businesses. It's a key current events topic made approachable for all!"--Provided by publisher.
16) The war on prices: how popular misconceptions about inflation, prices, and value create bad policy
Publisher
Cato Institute
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Was inflation's recent spike exacerbated by corporate greed? Do rent controls really help the needy? Are U.S. health care prices set in a Wild West marketplace? Do women get paid less than men for the same work, and do they pay more than men for the same products? The War on Prices is an eye-opening book that answers all these burning questions and more, as top economists debunk popular misconceptions about inflation, prices, and value. Market prices...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! How can I make money? What is inflation? What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Economics -- and more specifically, money -- play such a large role in our lives. Yet there are many mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the basic concepts of finance and smart money management. This A True Book series offers students the know-how they'll need to start on the road...
Author
Publisher
Humanix Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Americans are facing sticker shock at every turn: from the gas pump to the grocery store and every kind of consumer service. But the eye-popping price increases are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the threat to the country's economic recovery. Inflation showers windfalls on the rich while penalizing workers, savers, retirees, small businesses, and most of Main Street economic life. New York Times bestselling author and former investment manager...
19) Inflation-proof your portfolio: how to protect your money from the coming government hyperinflation
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
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