economics

Presents profiles of nineteen countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Myanmar to Poland.

Presents profiles of twenty countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Congo (ROC) to Fiji.

Presents profiles of nineteen countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Finland to Indonesia.

Presents profiles of fourteen countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Uganda to Zimbabwe, with a comprehensive index.

Presents profiles of nineteen countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Iran to Lesotho.

Presents profiles of twenty-one countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Portugal to Somalia.

". . . introduces readers to the differences between needs and wants"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces readers to the relationship between government and community, including information about how government works, what taxes are for, and why people vote"--Provided by publisher.

Examines how stories spread by word of mouth, news media, and social media affect economic events today. Draws on historical examples and data to show how studying "narrative economics" can help predict and control financial crises, recessions, and depressions.

No matter what their political affiliation, government leaders and public policy experts agree that they want Americans to work and for the national economy to grow at a healthy and sustainable rate. However, the experts often disagree considerably about the best ways to achieve these goals: through free markets, or through greater government control over industry. The essays in this book provide some insights into the pros and cons of various economic strategies and approaches. The Contemporary Issues Pro-Con series is to give young readers a better understanding of major social issues today. Each book examines four key questions related to a controversial topic, with essays that detail the most commonly heard arguments on both sides of the discussion. The arguments contained within are supported by data from experts as well as nonpartisan reports, allowing to reader to make his or her own informed decision on the issue.