“For an engaging, insightful, and somewhat quirky take on how our economy works, The Econosphere is a must read. Craig Thomas does a masterful job of explaining basic economic fundamentals so that anyone can understand them and profit as a result.”
–Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Economy.com
“Classic Craig! Born with an ability to write informatively, Craig has delivered the layperson’s guide to everything economic! Clear, informative, and entertaining prose on the inner workings of the economy. A must read for anyone who wants to understand how the world works.”
–Raymond G. Torto, PhD, Global Chief Economist, CB Richard Ellis
“An engaging read. Craig’s view of what he calls ‘the Econosphere’ is really fascinating and is simply, yet eloquently, focused on what we can achieve as individuals and, at the same time, contribute to the betterment of mankind. This book encourages each of us to become stewards of the resources we use to sustain ourselves. It is a thoughtful, purposeful, and inspiring read.”
–Steve Felix, Head of Real Estate Client Relations—North America, Aviva Investors, and author of Simplicate Your Life: Volume 1
“The Econosphere is a quick and enjoyable read with a powerful message. This fresh perspective on the workings of the economy is provided through surprising but logical comparisons to the environment and the green movement, combined with many witty anecdotes. I feel I have a new understanding of the economy’s nature. We should all be ‘green’ economists!”
–Robert M. White, Jr., Founder and President, Real Capital Analytics
Why do economies succeed? Why do they fail? What’s the best way to heal a failing economy? These may be the most important questions our generation faces—and few questions are more ridden with myths, confusion, or poor thinking. In The Econosphere, renowned economist Craig Thomas reveals what really governs money and work, and shows how to make them work for everyone. Thomas illuminates the economy for what it truly is: not a boring collection of statistics, but a living, breathing, holistic organism every bit as remarkable as the natural biosphere we’ve come to recognize.
Thomas reveals:
• how the Econosphere provides for humans, protects them, and allows them to live their lives to the fullest;
• how it can be disrupted by those seeking to improve it in misguided ways
• how to love it, protect it, and shield it from harm; and
• how it will love and protect you in return.
You won’t just learn how the Econosphere functions: you’ll learn how to use that information to make better personal decisions, achieve more success, and add more value to your life and those around you. Thomas illuminates the laws that govern planning, saving, investing, budgets, insurance, expenses—every economic decision you make. Along the way, he presents the Econosphere as it’s never been seen before: a global organism capable of choreographing billions of performers with breathtaking precision, each playing their own unique role to make life better for everyone.
The Econosphere: What Makes the Economy Really Work, How to Protect It, and Maximize Your Opportunity for Financial Prosperity
ISBN 9780137019984
November 2009
192 pages