{"product_id":"understandable-economics-because-understanding-our-economy-is-easier-than-you-think-and-more-important-than-you-know-paperback","title":"Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby \u003cstrong\u003eHoward Yaruss\u003c\/strong\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of Axiom Business Book Award's 2023 Bronze Medal for Economics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncomes are stagnating, middle-class jobs are disappearing, economic growth is slowing, and the meager gains are mostly going to those who are already wealthy. More Americans than ever are frustrated by the direction in which we are headed. \u003cem\u003eUnderstandable Economics\u003c\/em\u003e aims to replace this frustration with a practical understanding of our economy and empower readers to identify and advocate for a better approach to the problems we face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this entertaining and informative guide, author Howard Yaruss breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. Instead, he creates a compelling and comprehensive picture of our economy using accessible analogies, real-world observations, and entertaining anecdotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstandable Economics\u003c\/em\u003e will enable readers to answer questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is inequality soaring and what can we do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does money come from, why does it have value, and who controls it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the Fed do and how does it affect our lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould alternative currencies like Bitcoin replace the dollar?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs our national debt a threat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do so many people believe free trade is good if it causes some people to lose jobs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does the economy regularly turn down and how can we get it back on track?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstandable Economics\u003c\/em\u003e provides the context, tools and foundational knowledge readers need to thoroughly understand our economy, determine which policies would work best, and champion those policies effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoward Yaruss\u003c\/strong\u003e is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, expert witness and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of courses on economics and business and currently teaches at New York University. Prior to teaching, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. He has also served on the Boards of organizations that advocate for safer streets, help the homeless and support the arts. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan and serves on his local community board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964796338477,"sku":"9781493089758","price":22.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/understandable-economics-because-understanding-our-economy-is-easier-than-you-think-and-more-important-than-you-know-paperback-1102617.webp?v=1775470147","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/understandable-economics-because-understanding-our-economy-is-easier-than-you-think-and-more-important-than-you-know-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}