Economics in the 21st Century

Economic depression is a term frequently heard in the news and an event read about in history class. But what exactly is it? Supporting financial literacy in school and in life, this text breaks down the complicated concept of economic depression into language readers can understand. They will learn how a depression starts, what causes it, how an economy can recover from it, if one is likely in the future, and how an economic depression can affect them directly.

Annually inundated with commercials, news segments, and online articles during tax season, students might be wondering about the intricacies of the American tax system. Designed to prepare readers for the working world, this book will inform them about taxes, including the different types of taxes, why they are needed, their history, where the tax money goes, and how the digital revolution has affected taxes.

Through engaging, easily understood language, readers will learn about the specifics of an economic recession, including the difference between a recession and a depression, what can be done about a recession, how it affects everyday life, and how it will impact their future. This text supports financial literacy and informs teens how to be fiscally responsible in life.

This engaging text breaks down the complicated concept of inflation for readers and explains what inflation is, what causes it, its effects on the rest of the economy, and its impact on everyday life.

Using explanatory text, photos, and graphics, this book makes it easier for readers to understand the complicated and often controversial topic of globalization by discussing the different types of globalization, how and why it occurs, its effect on people, and what it means in the Internet Age.

Engaging text breaks down the complicated subject of the stock market and explains what it is, its history, what really happens on Wall Street, and how it can affect readers personally. Students will gain valuable fiscal knowledge that will serve them well in school and in life.