Lexington Books
Pages: 174
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Trim: 6¼ x 9⅜
978-1-4985-0900-8 • Hardback • October 2015 • $117.00 • (£90.00)
978-1-4985-0902-2 • Paperback • April 2019 • $46.99 • (£36.00)
978-1-4985-0901-5 • eBook • October 2015 • $44.50 • (£35.00)
Justin Vélez-Hagan is an economic policy researcher at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1Why is Economics So Difficult?
Chapter 2History Can Be Confusing
Chapter 3How We Make Economics Difficult
Chapter 4Man, That Ain’t True
Chapter 5Common Sense Economics Defined
Chapter 6Economies Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Chapter 7Supply, Demand, and Tighty-Whiteys
Chapter 8Where’d That Price Come From?
Chapter 9Do Markets Fail?
Chapter 10Entrepreneurship and Profits
Chapter 11The Business Cycle
Chapter 12Inflation: One Sneaky Sucker
Chapter 13Jobs
Chapter 14The Greatest Economy Ever (Seriously, Ever)
Chapter 15To Save or Not to Save, That is the Question
Chapter 16Uncle Sam’s VISA Balance
Chapter 17Do We Really Need Uncle Sam?
Chapter 18Dollars and Common Sense
Chapter 19The Global Economy
Chapter 20Current Issues in Economics
References
Guide to Further Reading
About the Author
It’s been a joy working with Justin over the past few years on Op-eds and political roundtables. Justin has a remarkable understanding of economics and explaining his viewpoints for my Millennial generation. An economic and political book for Millennials, by a Millennial.
— Jeb Bush Jr.
Vélez-Hagan promises common sense in this primer on economics and delivers with a clear, conversational writing style. Those new to the study of economics will appreciate the author’s translation of economics jargon into plain English. And for those previously turned off by the ‘dismal science’ Vélez-Hagan provides a refreshing and demystifying take on the economic policy issues that capture the attention of both traditional and social media.
— Ryan R. Brady, United States Naval Academy
The Common Sense behind Basic Economics attempts to take a very dry subject—economics—and fuse it with an energy and spirit. The text literally jumps off the page allowing the reader to comprehend complex issues using a bit of humor. This combination integrated with real-life examples brings a clarity and focus to the economic principals the author is presenting. A must read for the individual beginning their quest for knowledge and understanding of the economic principals driving business today.
— George T. Solomon, George Washington University
In an economy full of changes and challenges, this book provides a guide and the framework for students to understand clearly and simply how the economy works.
— Gustavo Vélez, Inteligencia Económica
Mr. Velez-Hagan offers the perfect blend of core foundational principles for understanding how markets and governments should work, relevant discussions of essential 'Economics 101' subject matter that students and the citizenry at large ought to be thinking about, and pragmatic real-world examples to make his points.
— Charles Davidson, New York Law School
In the world of academia, it's hard to find an introductory economics text that explains what has been called 'the dismal science' in accessible language that truly entertains, while also informing. . . .[This book] aims to fill this void and educate the public on the importance of understanding the basics of economics before participating in upcoming elections. . . .Adding in a dash of humor and politics, the book can be a fun supplement to the typical basic econ textbook, or can be used as a standalone introduction, with additional end-of-chapter discussions on today’s relevant policy discussions.
— PRWeb