{"product_id":"whatever-happened-to-penny-candy-a-fast-clear-and-fun-explanation-of-the-economics-you-need-for-success-in-your-career-business-and-investments-uncle-eric","title":"Whatever Happened To Penny Candy?: A Fast, Clear, and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need for Success in Your Career, Business, and Investments (Uncle Eric)","description":"This clearly written, award-winning book about economics is a remarkably easy and fun explanation of money (its origin and history), the dollar (its origin and history), investment cycles, velocity, business cycles, recessions, inflation, the demand for money, government (its economic behavior), and more. All explanations and interpretations are according to the Austrian and Monetarist schools of economic theory.\n\nUsing the epistolary style of writing (using letters to tell a story), author Richard J. Maybury plays the part of an economist (Uncle Eric) writing a series of letters to his niece or nephew (Chris). Using stories and examples (including historical events from Ancient Rome), Mr. Maybury explains economic principles, giving interesting and clear explanations of topics that are generally thought to be too difficult for anyone but experts. Mr. Maybury warns, \"Beware of anyone who tells you a topic is above you or better left to experts. Many people are twice as smart as they think they are, but they've been intimidated into believing some topics are above them. You can understand almost anything if it is explained well.\"\n\nWhatever Happened to Penny Candy? is essential for every student, businessperson and investor. It was recommended by the late William Simon, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and is also on many recommended reading lists.\n\nWhatever Happened to Penny Candy?\" can be used for courses in economics, business, finance, government and Ancient Rome.\n\nTo improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for \"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?\" titled \"A Bluestocking Guide: Economics\" also available through Amazon.\n\nTable of Contents for \"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?\"\n\n1. Money: Coins and Paper\n\n2. Tanstaafl, The Romans, and Us\n\n3. Inflation\n\n4. Dollars, Money, and Legal Tender\n\n5. Revolutions, Elections, and Printing Presses\n\nBig Mac Index\n\n6. Wages, Prices, Spirals, and Controls\n\n7. Wallpaper, Wheelbarrows, and Recessions\n\nA Partial List of Runaway Inflations\n\nBoom and Bust Cycle Since the Civil War\n\n8. Fast Money\n\nHistory Repeats\n\n9. Getting Rich Quick\n\n10. The Boom and Bust Cycle\n\nFear Has Become the Driver\n\n11. How Much is a Trillion?\n\nThe Roaring 90s\n\nFederal Debt Chart\n\n12. What's So Bad About the Federal Debt?\n\nAn Interesting Exercise\n\nOne Reason Governments Spend So Much\n\n13. Summary\n\nWhat Happened in 2008?\n\nThe Unknown Shakeout\n\n14. Where Do We Go From Here?\n\n15. Natural Law and Economic Prosperity\n\nNations and Legal Systems\n\nAppendix\n\nExcerpt from The Long Winter\n\nSutter's Fort Trade Store Sign\n\nComparison of Law Chart\n\nDistilled Wisdom\n\nThe Truth About Inflation\n\nThe Oil Myth\n\nMeasures of Money Supply\n\nSupply of Dollars Chart\n\nReal Wages\n\nReal Wages Chart\n\nHow to Invest in Gold and Silver\n\nResources\n\nMovies and Documentaries\n\nWebsites\n\nFinancial Newsletters\n\nBibliography and Recommended Reading\n\nGlossary\n\nBooks for Further Study (also available through Amazon)\n\n\"Economics: A Free Market Reader\" edited by Jane A. Williams and Kathryn Daniels\n\n\"Capitalism for Kids\" by Karl Hess\n\n\"Common Sense Business for Kids\" by Kathryn Daniels\n\n\"Whatever Happened to Justice?\" by Richard J. Maybury\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0942617649\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0942617649.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Maybury, Richard J.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43714540044349,"sku":"BVV.0942617649.G","price":9.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0942617649-0.jpg?v=1790287119","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/whatever-happened-to-penny-candy-a-fast-clear-and-fun-explanation-of-the-economics-you-need-for-success-in-your-career-business-and-investments-uncle-eric","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}