Everyday Economics

First Edition

Author

Todd B. Walker

Published

July 1, 2026

Preface

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Welcome to Everyday Economics. This book builds the tools of personal finance from the ground up — no prior economics required.

The full source — text, data, and code — lives at github.com/todd-walker/everydayecon.