Homer Economicus <I>The Simpsons</I> and Economics
Synopsis
In Homer Economicus a cast of lively contributors takes a field trip to Springfield, where the Simpsons reveal that economics is everywhere. By exploring the hometown of television's first family, this book provides readers with the economic tools and insights to guide them at work, at home, and at the ballot box.Since The Simpsons centers on the daily lives of the Simpson family and its colorful neighbors, three opening chapters focus on individual behavior and decision-making, introducing readers to the economic way of thinking about the world. Part II guides readers through six chapters on money, markets, and government. A third and final section discusses timely topics in applied microeconomics, including immigration, gambling, and health care as seen in The Simpsons. Reinforcing the nuts and bolts laid out in any principles text in an entertaining and culturally relevant way, this book is an excellent teaching resource that will also be at home on the bookshelf of an avid reader of pop economics.
Book details
- Author:
- Joshua Hall
- ISBN:
- 9780804791823
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780804790970, 9780804791717, 9780804790970, 9780804791717
- Publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- Pages:
- 256
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2022-05-26
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2014
- Copyright by:
- the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Business and Finance, Nonfiction