Man vs. Markets: Economics Explained (Plain and Simple)
Aug 2012 · Sold by Harper Collins
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Man Vs. Markets by Paddy Hirsch of NPR’s “Marketplace” is economics explained, pure and simple, for the layperson who wouldn’t know a “bond” from an “option,” and who believes that a “future” is when we’ll all have flying cars. Here is an illuminating, insightful, and wonderfully witty journey of discovery through the often confusing financial markets, offering clear, relatable explanations and definitions of the system’s various instruments, yet less simplistically than the popular ...for Dummies series. Man Vs. Markets is a must-read handbook for everyday investors, serious students of finance and economics, and everyone who wants to understand what they’re reading when they open their newspapers to the business section.
This straightforward guide demystifies the world of finance, breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand concepts:
- Economics for Beginners: Finally understand terms like stocks, bonds, and futures with witty, relatable explanations that are insightful without being oversimplified.
- The Banking System: Discover how money really works, from the role of the Fed and the Treasury to the truth about consumer debt and the shadow banking system.
- Understanding Derivatives: Tackle intimidating topics like swaps, options, and securitization through clear, simple analogies that reveal how these instruments truly function.
- Financial Literacy: Gain the confidence to read the business section of any newspaper and grasp the real-world impact of market movements.
Man Vs. Markets by Paddy Hirsch of NPR’s “Marketplace” is economics explained, pure and simple, for the layperson who wouldn’t know a “bond” from an “option,” and who believes that a “future” is when we’ll all have flying cars. Here is an illuminating, insightful, and wonderfully witty journey of...
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May 31, 2018
A good humoured aperitif for deeper diving into the world of wall street.
Use of conversational interludes to summarise complicated concepts is an
excellent mechanism for explanation. A fresh approach for a book of this
genre. Enjoyed it.
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November 2, 2012
The author simplifies financial market terms with funny stories
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Good aid
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About the author
Paddy Hirsch is a senior producer at American Public Media's business radio program, Marketplace. He is the creator of the acclaimed and popular Marketplace Whiteboard, which was a Webby honoree in 2009, and has been featured on network and public broadcast television. He recently completed a Knight Fellowship in Journalism at Stanford University. Hirsch lives in Los Angeles, California.
Paddy Hirsch is a senior producer at American Public Media's business radio program, Marketplace. He is the creator of the acclaimed and popular Marketplace Whiteboard, which was a Webby honoree in 2009, and has been featured on network and public broadcast television. He recently completed a Kni...
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