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# How Economics Works (DK How Stuff Works)

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Review: Good condition and good value and delivery - Good copy and good value!
Review: Alot of diagrams - This goes over another of economic topics with a lot of pictures and diagrams to help get the concepts across. I would recommend this book 100%

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #166,129 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Comparative Economics (Books) #261 in Economic History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (58) |
| Dimensions  | 8 x 0.94 x 9.5 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 074409853X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0744098532 |
| Item Weight  | 1.2 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 224 pages |
| Publication date  | July 9, 2024 |
| Publisher  | DK |
| Reading age  | 14 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good condition and good value and delivery
*by D***R on August 12, 2025*

Good copy and good value!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alot of diagrams
*by A***R on May 17, 2025*

This goes over another of economic topics with a lot of pictures and diagrams to help get the concepts across. I would recommend this book 100%

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Introduction to Economics with Clear Visuals
*by M***4 on January 2, 2025*

I recently picked up How Economics Works as I wanted to improve my understanding of economics in a simple, accessible way. Overall, I’m really impressed with how the book is structured and how it uses visuals to explain complex concepts. It’s part of the DK "How Stuff Works" series, and that’s a huge plus since I’ve always appreciated how they make information easy to digest with diagrams, charts, and engaging layouts. The book covers a wide range of topics, from micro and macroeconomics to trade and finance. I particularly liked the fact that the chapters are broken down into manageable, bite-sized pieces—each spread focuses on a specific concept, which makes it feel like a series of mini-lessons. The visuals—charts, graphs, and illustrations—do a great job of complementing the text and help make things clearer. While the book is an excellent beginner’s guide to economics, I do think it could benefit from more examples to better illustrate some of the more abstract concepts. Some of the explanations could be more in-depth, especially for readers who might want to dive deeper into certain topics. Still, for anyone looking for a well-organized and visually engaging overview of economics, this book is a fantastic resource. I’d recommend it to those who are new to economics or looking to refresh their knowledge. It's a solid foundation and a great starting point, but if you’re after an academic-level textbook, this might not be deep enough. Overall, it’s a fun and informative read that I will definitely keep as a reference.

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