Economix: How And Why Our Economy Works (and Do... May 2026

: While centered on the United States, it provides overviews of global systems, including the Soviet Union and post-war Japan.

Economix: How and Why Our Economy Works (and Doesn't Work), in Words and Pictures is a New York Times bestselling graphic novel by author Michael Goodwin and illustrator Dan E. Burr that simplifies the "dismal science" of economics. By blending historical narrative with comic-style illustrations, the book makes complex financial concepts—from the rise of capitalism to the 2008 financial crisis—accessible to general readers. Key Themes and Content Economix: How and Why Our Economy Works (and Do...

: The book traces economic thought from its roots in ancient times through the 18th-century theories of Adam Smith up to modern movements like Occupy Wall Street. : While centered on the United States, it