An original and entertaining introduction to economics for kids...and parents! A fun and easy-to-understand introduction to economics packed with real life examples. This collection of stories from around the world provides an overview of economics 101 in a simple and appealing way which can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Boost your child's financial literacy and discover the world with this hands-on guide to economics. Find out: How competition among businesses makes you better off - Why the price of the things you buy goes up and down over time - What happens when the economy grows or slows down - How governments pay for schools, roads and hospitals - What interest rates are and how they affect the choices we make - And much more! "A uniquely valuable contribution to our children's literature that deserves to be widely read." Glenn C. Loury, Professor of Economics, Brown University (USA) "An original and entertaining introduction to economics. This delightful collection of stories from around the world illustrates complex ideas in a simple and appealing way which can be enjoyed by readers of all ages." Enrico Spolaore, Professor of Economics, Tufts University (USA) "A fantastic ride through a mosaic of geography, culture and economics." Matthias Cinyabuguma, Senior Economist, World Bank "A gentle introduction to economics for kids. Recommended." Ivo Welch, Professor of Finance, UCLA Anderson School of Management(USA) "I have no doubt that this will be a major asset in the hands of history, business and economics teachers and students." Stephen Lowry, Principal,United World College of Southern Africa (Swaziland) "A wonderful introduction to the key principles of economics through storytelling." Patrick Awuah, Founder and President, Ashesi University (Ghana) "A most original book...which provides so much food for thought." Anna Aizer, Associate Professor of Economics, Brown University (USA) Some readers may call this a children's book: they are right. This book is for children aged nine to ninety! It is for anyone who wants to unravel the mysteries of economics with the clarity and simplicity of reading tales. From the tranquil settings of a Ghanaian village to the bustling alleys of an Iranian bazaar, this collection of stories will take you through a journey around the globe, meeting new characters who speak different languages and have different cultures but who all experience the reality of economics in their daily lives. Table of Contents: 1. The Economy: The Cape Verdean Girl and Her Grandmother 2. Economic Cycles: The Jamaican Hotel Maid 3. Productivity: The Afghan Pistachio Farmer 4. Demand and Supply: The Colombian Hacienda Owner 5. Price-Setting Mechanism: The Pakistani Businessman 6. Response to Price Changes: The Japanese Retired Accountant 7. Purchasing Power: The Ghanaian Cocoa Farmer 8. Competition and Living Standards: The Moroccan Software Engineer 9. International Trade: The Spanish Carpenter 10. Inflation: The Argentinian Student 11. Foreign Exchange: The Kenyan Marketing Director 12. Job Creation: The Greek News Presenter 13. The Role of Government in the Economy: The Congolese Mayor 14. Risk and Return: The Italian Anthropologist 15. Savings and Investments: The Sri Lankan Nursery Owner 16. Financial Accounting: The Iranian Apprentice Baker 17. Civic Values: The Cuban Salsa Dancer Elena Fernandez Prados holds an Honors BA in Business Economics and International Relations from Brown University (USA). She started her career working as an investment banking Financial Analyst at Morgan Stanley (London), before becoming Portfolio Manager and Investment Director at Standard Life Investments (Edinburgh). Elena currently heads a family office and manages a portfolio of global stocks, bonds, and real estate. She is the author of a children´s series on financial literacy, including titles such as Economics through Everyday Stories from around the World  and Personal Finance through Everyday Stories from around the World . Her books use the magic of storytelling to celebrate cultural diversity and make financial literacy fun to learn.