A classic B-format paperback guide to more than 60 of history's most important economic theories, schools, and movements, and the people behind them. Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts clearly and simply, this book is the perfect introduction to the subject of economics and economic ideas through history. From the earliest forms of currency to the Industrial Revolution, and from the birth of the stock market to free-market capitalism and globalized trade, The Little Book of Economics brings economic theory and the work of key economists to life. Journeying through centuries of economic thought, it is the perfect pocket-sized introduction to the subject. One of a series of new, compact sister titles to DK's "Big Ideas" series, The Little Book of Economics offers you the same combination of clear text and hardworking infographics in a portable format that is perfect for reading on the go.