The clearest, simplest guide to economics ever published Understanding economics has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Economics is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Covering more than 90 key economic theories from marxism to neoliberalism, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before. Organized by major themes - the function of money, economic systems, economic cycles, tax and government, markets and choices, and global trade - entries demystify the groundbreaking ideas of famous economists from Adam Smith to Milton Friedman and Karl Marx to John Maynard Keynes, explaining the essentials of each key economics school and theory. Whether you are studying economics at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.