An engaging introduction to the fundamental elements of an economy "How an Economy Grows and Why it Doesn't" uses illustration, humor, and accessible storytelling to explain complex topics of economic growth and monetary systems. In it, economic expert and bestselling author, Peter Schiff, presents economics in two informative, yet thoroughly entertaining tales. Expanding on two tales previously published by Schiff's father, a trader and financial expert, this book takes complex economic issues and distills them into a rousing allegory. With wit and humor, Schiff explains the roots of economic growth, the uses of capital, the destructive nature of consumer credit, and many other topical principles of economic theory. From Peter Schiff, the bestselling author of "Crash Proof," this new book is An insightfully illustrated book that both entertains and educates readers about our economic system and A guide to understanding the concepts of risk, creation of capital assets, return, consumption, saving, and borrowing The tales told here may sound simple enough, but they will leave you with a powerful understanding of "How an Economy Grows and Why it Doesn't."
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鱼、美元与经济学的故事(中信特供版)
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彼得•D•希夫,著名经济学家,畅销书作家,其著作《美元大崩溃》成为超级畅销书。本书是他与弟弟安德鲁•希夫首度合作,安德鲁•J•希夫是经济学与融资学方面的知名专家。
彼得•D•希夫和安德鲁•J•希夫的父亲欧文•希夫曾经在20多年前出版了类似版本著作,当时就成为风靡美国的经济学普及读物。新版本《经济如何增长,为什么会崩溃》更是以势不可当之势成为全球读者热心追捧的超级畅销书,自出版以来已经雄踞亚马逊畅销图书排行榜达60多个周。
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不需要劝说人们去消费,因为人类的需求永远不会得到满足,如果人们不想要某样东西,那一定是有理由的。要么是产品不够好,要么是买不起。不管是因为什么,推迟购买物品,或者把要花的钱存起来,都是出于理性的考虑,而且对于整个社会都有好处。 事实上,如果消费者不愿意消费,刺激需求最好的办法就是让物价降到一个更合理的水平。
我们渴望消除经济紧缩的痛苦,但是我们忘记了自由本身就是有风险的,如果政府有责任消除一切苦痛,那么就没有人是自由的。无法自由地失败,也就是无法自由地成功。
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