Presents an invaluable guide of how deflation works, one of the most dangerous of economic cycles and also offers the power of knowledge, helping readers to adapt to shifting economic trends with comprehension, historical perspective, and sound advice and strategies.

Explains in plain-language how taxation works, its different forms, and the ongoing debate about the fairest system.

Offers an understandable explanation of the complex banking system and how to prevent unreasonable risk.

Explains economic systems, including command and planned economies, market economies, and the Internet economy.

Explains what the gross domestic product and gross national product are, discussing their role in the global economy, economic indicators, and the limitations of the GDP.