Understandable Economics

Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know

By: Howard Yaruss

Narrated by: Howard Yaruss

In this entertaining and informative guide, author Howard Yaruss breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. Instead, he creates a compelling and comprehensive picture of our economy using accessible analogies, real-world observations, and entertaining anecdotes.

Understandable Economics will enable listeners to answer questions such as:

• Why is inequality soaring and what can we do about it?
• Do tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality?
• Where does money come from, why does it have value, and who controls it?
• What does the Fed do and how does it affect our lives?
• Could alternative currencies like Bitcoin replace the dollar?
• Is our national debt a threat?
• Why do so many people believe free trade is good if it causes some people to lose jobs?
• Why does the economy regularly turn down and how can we get it back on track?
• And many more.

Understandable Economics provides the context, tools, and foundational knowledge listeners need to thoroughly understand our economy, determine which policies would work best, and champion those policies effectively.

©2022 Howard Yaruss (P)2022 Tantor

great snapshot approach to economics

I like how this book gave some examples on how to solve some economic imbalances in logical ways. this book does lean a little democratic, so there is a balance between anti-rich & more efficient government spending. good read though

Excellent book on economics

Excellent easy to grasp overview of economic concepts. I highly recommend this book. One of the best if you’re new to the topic or need a refresher.

Great for gaining an understading of our economy

If you have ever taken a course in economics or read a few books on the subject, you will be really impressed with how clear and interesting this book is. The narrative was surprisingly easy to follow and understand. It explains things I've always wondered about or heard about, but never really understood. I think this book would appeal to people on both the left and the right of the political spectrum. I was particularly impressed by the book's refusal to bound by any ideological straight jacket (unlike so many recent books about economics and public policy). It tells it like it is. I really enjoyed listening to it and think everyone would benefit from it.

Should have a subtitle: A Leftist’s Perspective

While theoretically sound, the author can’t help but sprinkle his personal ideology throughout the book. Which is fair, it’s his book. It certainly provides an understanding of economics from a more progressing stance. Not a bad read.

Economic made simple but not oversimplified

👍🏾 enough said. Get it listen to it. Form your own opinion. Economics can be convoluted so it's great this book sticks to relavent points.