{"product_id":"whatever-happened-to-penny-candy-a-fast-clear-and-fun-explanation-of-the-economics-you-need-for-success-in-your-career-business-and-investments-an-uncle-eric-book","title":"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? A Fast, Clear, and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need For Success in Your Career, Business, and Investments (An Uncle Eric Book)","description":"In \"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?\" Richard Maybury uses historical events from Ancient Rome to explain economic principles. This clearly written book about economics is a remarkably easy and fun explanation of investment cycles, velocity, business cycles, recessions, inflation, the demand for money and more. Essential for every student, businessperson and investor. Recommended by the late William Simon, former U.S. Treasury Secretary. It is also on many recommended reading lists.\n\n\"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?\" can be used for courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Government and Ancient Rome. To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for \"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?\" titled \"A Bluestocking Guide: Economics\" also available through Amazon.\n\nTable of Contents for \"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?\"\n\nAcknowledgements\nBeyond the Basics\nAuthor's Disclosure\nPreface\nNote to Reader\nA Note About Economics\n\nSmart\n\n1. Money: Coins and Paper\n2. Tanstaafl, The Romans, and Us\n3. Inflation\n4. Dollars, Money, and Legal Tender\n5. Revolutions, Elections, and Printing Presses\nBig Mac Index\n6. Wages, Prices, Spirals, and Controls\n7. Wallpaper, Wheelbarrows, and Recessions\nBoom and Bust Cycle Since the Civil War\n8. Fast Money\nHistory Repeats\n9. Getting Rich Quick\n10. The Boom and Bust Cycle\n11. How Much is a Trillion?\nThe Roaring 90s\nFederal Debt Chart\n12. What's So Bad About the Federal Debt?\nAn Interesting Exercise\nOne Reason Governments Spend So Much\n13. Summary\nWhat Happened in 2008?\nThe Unknown Shakeout\n14. Where Do We Go From Here?\n15. Natural Law and Economic Prosperity\nNations and Legal Systems\n\nAppendix\n\nExcerpt from The Long Winter\nSutter's Fort Trade Store Sign\nComparison of Law Chart\nDistilled Wisdom\nThe Truth About Inflation\nThe Oil Myth\nMeasures of Money Supply\nSupply of Dollars Chart\nReal Wages\nReal Wages Chart\nHow to Invest in Gold and Silver\nResources\nMovies and Documentaries\nInternet Addresses\nFinancial Newsletters\nBibliography and Recommended Reading\nGlossary\n\nIndex\nAbout Richard J. Maybury\nBluestocking Press\n\nBooks for Further Study (also available through Amazon)\n\"Economics: A Free Market Reader\" contains articles by noted economists that expand on the concepts presented in \"Penny Candy.\" Study questions\/answers included.\n\"Capitalism for Kids\" explains the philosophy of entrepreneurship. Excellent information for both kids and adults. Includes a test to help kids determine if they have the personality to become an entrepreneur.\n\"Common Sense Business for Kids\" explains common sense strategies behind basic business principles. Gems of wisdom for the businessperson (young or experienced) conveyed through real-life stories and anecdotes. Though written with young people in mind, this book is engaging and beneficial for adults as well.\n\"Whatever Happened to Justice?\" explains the common law model. Maybury says, \"In my opinion, you and your family and friends will avoid a lot of trouble, and find success of every kind easier to achieve, if you adopt these two models, Austrian economics and common law. 'Penny Candy' explains the Economic model. Now, read 'Justice' for the Legal model. Underlying common law are two basic rules: 1) do all that you agreed to do and 2) do not encroach on other persons or their property.\"\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0942617622\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 4EKGU9007B5W_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Richard J. Maybury\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. 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