Economics has the reputation of being tedious, especially if you are not majoring in the field. However, this book, Economics Came From Somewhere, tries to promote and appeal to the wider target audience by simplifying the subject using examples and real, contextualized cases.

The author also attempts to cover the general grounds for economics in relation to the current socio-economic situation in the US. From a practical point of view, this book will help those wanting to know some basic knowledge of economics, especially in the field of marketing.

It is definitely not a difficult book to read. However, when it comes to more theoretical aspects, it gets confusing and some more clarifications may be useful. One of the interesting aspects of this book is that the author deals with economics from a broader perspective, expanding his breadth beyond the US and outside other western countries.

This will be a good book for those wanting to learn about economics and students to better understand the general scope of the field, and does much to illuminate the great range of economics and its effects on everyday life.

M. E. Brown
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Author Biography

Craig Boulton

Craig Boulton is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He joined Dean Witter & Co. in April 1974 as a stockbroker trainee. Subsequently he worked for several other firms before retiring in May 1994 after becoming a general securities principle. He's worked with clients in every investment venue; Has a AB and MA in Economics, plus his MBA.