{"product_id":"in-this-economy-by-kyla-scanlon-9781529147681","title":"In This Economy?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe internet's favourite econ nerd\u003c\/em\u003e and New York Times bestselling author, Kyla Scanlon, offers an illustrated guide to finally understanding the mad maths and terrible terminology of economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Few people can communicate how the economy actually works better than Kyla Scanlon.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Morgan Housel, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Psychology of Money\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stuff you really need to know about how the economy works? It's pretty simple. Yes, even if you were bored to tears in economics class, or if you're cross-eyed from reading painfully convoluted—or straight-up misguided—financial commentary. In this particularly disorienting era, Kyla Scanlon is the Tim Harford of the disaffected and disillusioned Gen Z looking for answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the definitive, approachable guide to the key concepts and mechanics of economics and the most common myths and fallacies to steer clear of. Through Kyla's trademark blend of creative analogies, clever illustrations, refreshingly lucid language—and even quotes from poetry, literature, and philosophy—she answers questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs our national debt really a threat?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a \"mild\" recession, exactly?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's really happening in the employment market, and how do we improve it for workers?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when experts overcomplicate simple things loudly, choosing to generate smoke rather than clearing the air, \u003cem\u003eIn This Economy?\u003c\/em\u003e shows that understanding the markets—and the systems they operate in—is easier than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're worried about your mortgage rate, job security, bank account balance, or the health of the broader economy, this concise and witty guide will give you the confidence to make smarter financial decisions—no matter what the headlines say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67738882244844,"sku":"9781529147681","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529147681-in-this-economy-1.jpg?v=1792038783","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/in-this-economy-by-kyla-scanlon-9781529147681","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}