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Understanding Economics

Lara Bryan and Andrew Prentice

Age: 10+

$12.99

Series: Understanding

Understanding Economics

Lara Bryan, Andrew Prentice

Illustrated by Federico Mariani

Age 10+

$12.99

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Nobody has everything they need, all the time – so how can we make do with what we have? Economics is all about understanding the choices we make to solve this problem. With bright, infographics pictures, this informative book describes why markets are so important, how businesses work out what to sell, and how governments choose how to run a country. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information.
Extent:
128 pages
Dimensions:
6.7 x 9.4in
Paperback ISBN:
9780794548940
Lexile:
860L
Lara Bryan
Lara has been learning how to grow a book since 2016, following a degree in English and Italian at Oxford and teaching jobs in Italy and Myanmar. From explaining how economics works, to inventing boredom-busting activities, to telling a good dragon yarn, she's enjoyed every minute of the job.

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