The life of a number:measurement, meaning and the media
Do numbers have a life of their own or do we give them meaning? How do data play a role in constructing people’s perceptions of the world around them? How far can we trust numbers to speak truth to power?_x000D_ _x000D_ The COVID-19 pandemic offers a unique moment to answer these questions. This book examines how politicians, experts and journalists gave meaning to data through the story…
Personal finance workbook for beginners:practical exercises for smarter money management and financial empowerment
This book is structured so that each section builds on the previous one, progressing from simpler concepts to more complicated ones. However, the book is also assembled so that you can flip directly to a chapter or specific topic to find the exact information you seek, such as information on buying a home or planning for retirement._x000D_ Imagine that your financial journey is like a cross-cou…
How to think about the economy:a primer
This little book was written to accomplish something big: economic literacy. It is intentionally kept very short to be inviting rather than intimidating. You will gain life-changing understanding of how the economy works in practically no time._x000D_ _x000D_ Per Bylund will make you excited about what economics has to offer. Because economic literacy is mind-opening. Sound economic reasoning i…
