Provides a comprehensive overview of core economic principles as interpreted by The Economist, explaining how markets, governments, and institutions interact within the global economy. The book covers fundamental concepts in microeconomics and macroeconomics, including supply and demand, inflation, growth, trade, and public policy, while emphasizing their application to real-world economic issues. Written for a general audience, it aims to develop economic literacy and analytical thinking by connecting theory with contemporary global events and long-term structural trends