In a series of conversational essays, this textbook discusses the manner in which economic thought addresses a broad array of everyday issues beyond classical textbook treatments. In the spirit of popular economics books, the author uncovers economic issues and solutions from individuals, businesses, society, and the country as a whole in a decidedly non-technical and relatable manner. Should the federal government mandate use of child safety seats on commercial airlines? Can genetic information substitute for a college degree? The contents of this book touch on many of these contemporary topics in an accessible way. Addressing undergraduate and graduate students, as well as scholars in different fields of economics, this book is a must-read for everybody interested in a better understanding of economic thought.

In a series of conversational essays, this textbook discusses the manner in which economic thought addresses a broad array of everyday issues beyond classical textbook treatments. In the spirit of popular economics books, the author uncovers economic issues and solutions from individuals, businesses, society, and the country as a whole in a decidedly non-technical and relatable manner. Should the federal government mandate use of child safety seats on commercial airlines? Can genetic information substitute for a college degree? The contents of this book touch on many of these contemporary topics in an accessible way. Addressing undergraduate and graduate students, as well as scholars in different fields of economics, this book is a must-read for everybody interested in a better understanding of economic thought.

What we need today is a critical mass of Spirit-empowered disciples from this generation-growing, multiplying, and changing the world for Jesus and the kingdom of God This book presents a vision for discipleship, a philosophy of ministry, and a discussion of disciplemaking concepts and leadership priorities. Critical mass is the existence of sufficient momentum that becomes self-sustaining and fuels further growth. In a spiritual context, it involves the personal spiritual growth of individuals in all areas of maturity and corporate spiritual multiplication of the body of Christ through disciplemaking. These components-growing disciples, fruitful disciplemakers, and spiritual multiplication are the essential building blocks of the kingdom of God and the subject of this book.