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"Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stuff, award-winning children's author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up again, this time to tackle the complex dynamics of the global economy, examining the often complex journey of ordinary goods, from production right to our...
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Many of the world's largest economies shut down almost overnight as nations tried to slow the spread of COVID-19. These measures saved lives, but they also cost millions of jobs and shuttered many companies--some temporarily, others forever. The Economic Impact of COVID-19 studies how the pandemic and the fight against it affected every part of the economy, from individuals to huge corporations. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source...
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An engaging introduction to economics from world markets to personal finance.
"Who decides what something's worth? Do you really have any control over how you spend your money? Economics is full of big questions that apply to all parts of our lives, from buying clothes or computers to saving for the future. Let Heads Up Money be your perfect introduction, detailing the great thinkers and revolutionary ideas that have changed economics over time....
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The Money, Math & Economics Kit introduces the concept of money recognition, money management and math skills using play money in a hands-on play environment. The kit encourages interactive play to help children buy, sell and learn the value of money and teach basic financial literacy concepts. The Penworthy Prebound book explains in simple language and with colorful graphics basic laws of supply and demand.