by Elena Fernandez Prados (Author)
An original and entertaining introduction to economics for kids...and parents!
A fun and easy-to-understand introduction to economics packed with real life examples. This collection of stories from around the world provides an overview of economics 101 in a simple and appealing way which can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Boost your child's financial literacy and discover the world with this hands-on guide to economics. Find out:
- How competition among businesses makes you better off
- Why the price of the things you buy goes up and down over time
- What happens when the economy grows or slows down
- How governments pay for schools, roads and hospitals
- What interest rates are and how they affect the choices we make
- And much more!
Author Biography
Elena Fernandez Prados was born in Spain where she attended the French School of Murcia. Elena holds a B.A. in Business Economics and International Relations from Brown University (USA). She started her career working as an investment banking financial analyst at Morgan Stanley in London, before becoming a portfolio manager and investment director at Standard Life Investments in Edinburgh. Elena currently works as a consultant and lives in London.