Homer Economicus - The Simpsons and Economics (Hardcover)

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:	May 2014
First published:	May 2014
Editors:	Joshua Hall
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth / Cloth
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-8047-9097-0
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Microeconomics > General
LSN:	0-8047-9097-3
Barcode:	9780804790970

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