Gittinomics

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For everyone who knows economics is important but doesn't really know why, Gittinomics is the indispensable, plain-speaking, entertaining and highly relevant guide to the economics of our everyday lives.;Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Home economics: An introduction; PART ONE: FAMILY FINANCES; CHAPTER 2: Women at work; CHAPTER 3: The cost of kids; CHAPTER 4: The value of higher education; CHAPTER 5: The Great Australian Home; CHAPTER 6: Saving, debt and guilt; PART TWO: THE OUTSIDE WORLD; CHAPTER 8: Taxes -- love 'em or hate 'em; CHAPTER 9: Crime and drugs; CHAPTER 10: Our ageing population; PART THREE: EVERYDAY LIFE; CHAPTER 12: The pleasures of consumerism; CHAPTER 13: The shortage of time; CHAPTER 14: The attack on leisure; CHAPTER 15: Happiness; Last word: My take-home message. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Home economics: An introduction PART ONE: FAMILY FINANCES CHAPTER 2: Women at work CHAPTER 3: The cost of kids CHAPTER 4: The value of higher education CHAPTER 5: The Great Australian Home CHAPTER 6: Saving, debt and guilt PART TWO: THE OUTSIDE WORLD CHAPTER 8: Taxes -- love 'em or hate 'em CHAPTER 9: Crime and drugs CHAPTER 10: Our ageing population PART THREE: EVERYDAY LIFE CHAPTER 12: The pleasures of consumerism CHAPTER 13: The shortage of time CHAPTER 14: The attack on leisure CHAPTER 15: Happiness Last word: My take-home message.