Economics and All That

Volume 1 of Economics and All That explains fundamental concepts to students and curious adults who want to learn about markets, money, and finance. Volume 2 is for those who want to learn more about labor issues, the role of government in economics, and the international economy. The title is borrowed from the tongue-in-cheek thousand-year history of England called 1066 and All That. Humorous examples illuminate basic concepts, including:Volume 1Conspicuous ConsumptionThe Invisible HandParadox of ValueMoral HazardGame Theory and the Prisoner's DilemmaPerfect CompetitionDerivativesFinancial BubblesCryptocurrencies Volume 2Price DiscriminationThe Law of Diminishing ReturnsMonopolies and OligopoliesThe Labor Theory of ValueGross Domestic ProductSupply Side EconomicsPrice ControlsFree TradeThe Gold Standard Jefferson Hane Weaver is a transactional attorney based in Coral Springs, Florida. He earned a degree in Economics and Political Science at the University of North Carolina and his J.D. and Ph.D. from Columbia University.