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<p><b>'If you feel you should understand how economists think but have no idea where to start, this book is the answer' <i>Financial Times</i></b><br><br><b>Why are all my clothes made in Asia?</b><br><b>How do I get a pay-rise?</b><br><b>And what even <i>is</i> money?</b><br><br>Join Britain's most venerable financial institution for a rip-roaring crash-course on economics. From financial crises to Freddo prices, it will help you make sense of your job, your life and maybe your world.<br>_<br><br>'A well-written treat . . . Using examples including the Bank of England canteen, <i>The Simpsons</i> and Beanie Babies, the authors encourage us all to understand, and even challenge, what economists do' Professor David Spiegelhalter, author of <i>The Art of Statistics</i><br><br>'A well-timed attempt to show the public what goes on inside the Bank of England - and familiarise them with some basic economic concepts . . . Punctuated with jaunty anecdotes and neat examples' G<i>uardian</i><br><br>'An entertaining and essential read at a time when understanding how our money, governments and banks interact has never felt more important' Laura Whateley, author of <i>Money: A User's Guide</i></p>