<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>