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‘If you feel you should understand how economists think but have no idea where to start, this book is the answer’ Financial Times

Why are all my clothes made in Asia?
How do I get a pay-rise?
And what even is money?

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.
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‘A well-written treat . . . Using examples including the Bank of England canteen, The Simpsons and Beanie Babies, the authors encourage us all to understand, and even challenge, what economists do’ Professor David Spiegelhalter, author of The Art of Statistics

‘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’ Guardian

‘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 Money: A User’s Guide

Publisher Review

If you feel you should understand how economists think but have no idea where to start, this book is the answer . . . The Bank should be congratulated on this effort at education. Buy this book for the inquiring person, young, old or in between. -- Martin Wolf, Summer Books * Financial Times * A well-written treat . . . Using examples including the Bank of England canteen, The Simpsons and Beanie Babies, the authors encourage us all to understand, and even challenge, what economists do. -- Professor David Spiegelhalter, author of THE ART OF STATISTICS An enjoyable introduction to the so-called dismal science . . . Patel and Meaning have done an admirable job in simplifying and popularising some of the key elements of their subject. * The Times * A great place to start your economic journey. With the Bank of England as your guide, this accessible book shows how economics affects so many aspects of our daily lives. -- Dr Linda Yueh, author of THE GREAT ECONOMISTS 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. * Guardian *