In "Homer Economicus" a cast of lively contributors takes a field
trip to Springfield, where the Simpsons reveal that economics is
everywhere. By exploring the hometown of television's first family,
this book provides readers with the economic tools and insights to
guide them at work, at home, and at the ballot box.
Since "The Simpsons" centers on the daily lives of the Simpson
family and its colorful neighbors, three opening chapters focus on
individual behavior and decision-making, introducing readers to the
economic way of thinking about the world. Part II guides readers
through six chapters on money, markets, and government. A third and
final section discusses timely topics in applied microeconomics,
including immigration, gambling, and health care as seen in "The
Simpsons." Reinforcing the nuts and bolts laid out in any
principles text in an entertaining and culturally relevant way,
this book is an excellent teaching resource that will also be at
home on the bookshelf of an avid reader of pop economics.
General
Imprint: |
Stanford University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2014 |
First published: |
May 2014 |
Editors: |
Joshua Hall
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 2mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade / Trade
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8047-9171-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Business & Economics >
Economics >
Microeconomics >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8047-9171-6 |
Barcode: |
9780804791717 |
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