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Have you ever wondered why we can afford to buy far more clothes than our grandparents ever could . . . but may be less likely to own a home in which to keep them all? Why your petrol bill can double in a matter of months, but it never falls as fast?Behind all of this lies economics.It’s not always easy to grasp the complex forces that are shaping our lives. But by following a dollar on its journey around the globe, we can start to piece it all together.“Original and engaging … If you’ve ever wondered what globalisation is and why people get so passionate about it then I can think of no better guide. Economics can be fascinating and accessible. This book is proof” – Joel Hills, Business Editor, ITV News‘Brilliantly revealing’ – Ian King, business presenter, Sky News, and Times columnist‘Readable and illuminating’ – The Bookseller“A brilliant book … everyone should buy it because it’s very, very readable” – Iain Dale, LBC
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The Almighty Dollar, Dharshini David
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- Released
- 2018
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- Very Good
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- Title
- The Almighty Dollar
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dharshini David
- Publisher
- Elliott & Thompson Limited
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN10
- 1783963980
- ISBN13
- 9781783963980
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Business, Business & Management, Maps & Travel, Geography & Topography, Politics, Economics, Gifts for grandpa, Finance
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
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- Have you ever wondered why we can afford to buy far more clothes than our grandparents ever could . . . but may be less likely to own a home in which to keep them all? Why your petrol bill can double in a matter of months, but it never falls as fast?Behind all of this lies economics.It’s not always easy to grasp the complex forces that are shaping our lives. But by following a dollar on its journey around the globe, we can start to piece it all together.“Original and engaging … If you’ve ever wondered what globalisation is and why people get so passionate about it then I can think of no better guide. Economics can be fascinating and accessible. This book is proof” – Joel Hills, Business Editor, ITV News‘Brilliantly revealing’ – Ian King, business presenter, Sky News, and Times columnist‘Readable and illuminating’ – The Bookseller“A brilliant book … everyone should buy it because it’s very, very readable” – Iain Dale, LBC