{"product_id":"spin-free-economics-a-no-nonsense-nonpartisan-guide-to-todays-global-economic-debates-hardcover","title":"Spin-Free Economics: A No-Nonsense Nonpartisan Guide to Today's Global Economic Debates - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNariman Behravesh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith technology and globalization advancing at breakneck speed, the world economy becomes more complex by the day. Activists, politicians, and media enablers--conservative and liberal, left and right, informed and just plain wrong--consistently seize this opportunity to present woefully simplistic explanations and hype the latest myths regarding issues affecting the economy. Their purpose is not to educate but to advocate and, in many cases involving the media, manufacture outrage to drive ratings higher. So, where can you find the truth about today's economy and how it affects you? Turn off the TV, put down the magazine, log off the Internet--and read this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpin-Free Economics\u003c\/i\u003e places the current economic debates where they belong: in the middle of the road. With no political ax to grind, Nariman Behravesh takes a centrist approach to explain how today's economic issues affect individuals and businesses. Along the way, he debunks myths regarding the effects of immigration, unemployment, regulation, productivity, education, health care, and other headline issues. \u003ci\u003eSpin-Free Economics\u003c\/i\u003e answers today's most pressing questions, including\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWill more regulation prevent financial crises? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre outsourcing and foreign ownership good or bad for Americans? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould we fear or embrace Asia's emerging economic powers? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs aid or trade the solution to global poverty?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vast majority of economists, Behravesh points out, are independent analysts who are in agreement on many of today's issues. Unfortunately, the subject has been taken over by opportunists, whose answers to the questions above invariably fall along partisan lines. \u003ci\u003eSpin-Free Economics\u003c\/i\u003e is a breath of fresh air for those seeking an alternative to the chatter of ideologues and cynics. Rejecting the manipulative approach of \"sound-bite economics,\" Nariman Behravesh uses facts and insight tempered by clearheaded reason to present the most accurate assessment of the subject to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNariman Behravesh\u003c\/b\u003e is Chief Economist for Global Insight, an economic and financial analysis firm. He previously served as Chief International Economist at Standard \u0026amp; Poor's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.1 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724717232191,"sku":"9780071549035","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e4a2d17e6d9f150653b4de227b6f8e79_d3303f2a-91a5-4a9a-83be-f383df5ef20a.webp?v=1765103666","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/spin-free-economics-a-no-nonsense-nonpartisan-guide-to-todays-global-economic-debates-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}