You spend it, you save it, and you never seem to have enough of it. But how does money actually work? In Money in One Lesson: And Why It Doesn't Work the Way We Think It Does, economics writer Gavin Jackson answers the most important questions about what money is and how it shapes our world.

He draws on vivid examples and stories from history and from today, and makes the world of finance easy to understand. The book gives a clear basic understanding of public spending, interest rates and financial markets, and shows how societies past and present are tied to the economy.

Engaging, clear and often funny, it's ideal for anyone who wants to finally understand money, from students and professionals to curious everyday readers.

Key Features

• A clear, accessible guide to how money really works
• Covers public spending, interest rates and financial markets
• Brings economics to life with stories and examples from history
• Written by an economics writer who specializes in economics, business and public policy

Specifications

• Title: Money in One Lesson: And Why It Doesn't Work the Way We Think It Does
• Author: Gavin Jackson
• Publisher: Pan Books (Pan Macmillan)
• Language: English
• Genre: Non-Fiction, Economics, Finance
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 432
• ISBN: 9781529051858