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Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life

Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life

Business & EconomicsSelf-Help
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

From the creators of NPR's popular podcast, this book offers an accessible and engaging look at the economic forces that influence our daily lives. Through new stories and insights, it explores topics like AI's impact on jobs, the dynamics of dating markets, and surprising secrets to building wealth. Readers will journey to diverse locations and discover how economic principles shape our world, providing tools to make their own lives a little richer.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingIntellectual
Mentor Figure

Genres

Business & Economics Self-Help Business Economics

Authors

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Alex Mayyasi

Alex Mayyasi writes about economic forces in an accessible way. He is the author of Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life, a book that helps readers understand the world around them.

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Hosts of NPR's Planet Money

The team behind NPR's Planet Money podcast is known for making economics understandable and fun. Their book, Planet Money, continues this tradition, offering a clear guide to the forces shaping our world.