{"product_id":"how-an-economy-grows-and-why-it-crashes-by-peter-schiff-9780470526705","title":"How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes | Peter Schiff","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eHow an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9780470526705\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e047052670X\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePeter D. Schiff and Andrew J. Schiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eBrendan Leach\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJohn Wiley \u0026amp; Sons, Inc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMay 3, 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eEconomics, Economic History, Economic Development\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHow an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes\u003c\/em\u003e, economic expert Peter D. Schiff and Andrew J. Schiff utilize illustration, humor, and accessible storytelling to distill the often-convoluted principles of macroeconomics. Inspired by the seminal work of their father, economist and activist Irwin Schiff, the authors update the classic economic allegory for the 21st century. Through a series of witty, graphic-novel style panels illustrated by Brendan Leach, the authors dismantle common economic fallacies and provide a clear explanation of how wealth is actually created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe narrative follows an economic island setting to explore the roots of growth, the vital importance of capital, and the destructive nature of unsustainable consumer credit. The book provides a foundational look at concepts such as inflation, the role of savings, trade, risk, and the mechanisms of a stable monetary system. By stripping away academic jargon and presenting complex dynamics through engaging visuals, the Schiffs offer a powerful guide to understanding the systems that govern our financial reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBeginners looking for a jargon-free, visually engaging entry point into economics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eProfessionals seeking a refreshing, allegorical perspective on capital assets and monetary theory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEducators and students interested in using narrative and visual aids to explain economic concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter D. Schiff\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prominent economic commentator, financial broker, and author of several bestselling books, including \u003cem\u003eCrash Proof\u003c\/em\u003e. He is widely recognized for his critique of mainstream economic policies. \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew J. Schiff\u003c\/strong\u003e is a communications expert who collaborates on economic analysis and strategy. Together, they continue the legacy of their father, Irwin Schiff, in promoting fundamental economic literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes\",\n    \"author\": [\n      { \"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Peter D. Schiff\" },\n      { \"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Andrew J. 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