Ross Gittins provides an entertaining and highly relevant guide to the economics of our everyday lives in Gittinomics. Presented in a plain-speaking style, this indispensable book breaks down the forces of ordinary business and explores how they shape our work and finances to our family and leisure time. In his unique style, Gittins is able to make economics accessible and above all, interesting.
Instead of the broad, academic view of the economy, Gittinomics adopts a position closer to the average family, looking at economics from the ground up and the interaction with the bigger picture on a personal level. Issues such as unemployment, inflation and interest rates are explored; however the main focus is on matters such as saving money, leisure, finding time for the family and happiness in our daily lives.
The desire for a nicer car, a bigger home or private education for our children justifies our motivation for greater income and greater security. This book holds a mirror up to our desires for more material comfort and questions the need for such things and the affect this has on the family unit. A commonsense look at the effect on money in our lives today, Gittinomics is for everyone who has never really understood economics, but is too embarrassed to admit it.
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