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The 12 things in economics that everybody should know

The 10 concepts – plus two bonus insights – that everybody should know about economics.

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Dec 8th 2012, 9:45 AM

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A crash course in everything Economics – Part 2

Stephen Kinsella’s new book, QuickWin ECONOMICS, answers 100 questions you might have on the subject. In this excerpt: What happens to demand for gin when the price of tonic changes?

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Jul 31st 2011, 3:00 PM

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A crash course in everything Economics – Part 1

Stephen Kinsella’s new book, QuickWin ECONOMICS, answers 100 questions you might have on the subject. In this excerpt: Why don’t Big Macs cost the same in every country?

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Jul 30th 2011, 3:00 PM