Desjardins Group economists aim to “demystify” economics for a general audience with “Practical Guide to Economic Concepts and Theories,” released today.

This straightforward guide to economic concepts and theories attempts to provide a better understanding of the economy and financial markets.

Monique Leroux, Desjardins Group’s CFO, launched the company’s third such guide, with Michel Patry, director of HEC Montréal and François Dupuis, vice-president, Desjardins Economic Studies in attendance.

“It will give neophytes an introduction to the basic concepts, while economy watchers will gain additional information; it could also become an invaluable handbook for specialists,” said Leroux.

Major topics include microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics and finance, the public economy, and market finance, as well as some of the statistical concepts found everywhere in economic analysis. In short, this is a complete, user-friendly guide in which concepts are applied to the Canadian and North American context.

The guide is intended for everyone from finance and economics students to personal financial advisors, financial planners, fund managers, small-time speculators, and other investors.

It is available for $29.50 (including taxes and shipping) through the Desjardins website. See link below.