Take a look at countries like the United States, Singapore, Japan, and Canada, and what do you see? That's right, generally peaceful countries that provide many opportunities for personal, financial, and career success.

On the other hand, take a look at countries like Afghanistan, Venezuela, and Iran. What do you see? That's right, low standards of living and unsafe living conditions.

If you compare the two groups of countries, what do you think spells the difference? That's right; it's the economy! Countries like the US, Singapore, Japan, and Canada all have thriving economies, and more importantly, their governments can sustain them. In countries like Afghanistan, Venezuela, and Iran, however, their economies are some of the poorest in the world, rendering their governments unable to take care of their citizens.

So, why are the economies of these two groups of countries vastly different? While there are lots of possible reasons for the difference, two stand out the most: Monetary and Fiscal Policies.

In this book Balance vs. Spending: Knowing Monetary And Fiscal Policy And Where They Differ, you will get a better idea of what makes some economies thrive and others dive by understanding monetary and fiscal policies. In particular, you'll discover:

1. What monetary and fiscal policies are;
2. Their primary tools of the trade;
3. Effects of monetary and fiscal policy decisions;
4. Who is affected by these policy decisions;
5. The politics of these two types of policies.

By the end of the book, you’ll have a solid understanding and appreciation for monetary and fiscal policies. Get your copy now!

We are living in unprecedented times, and nobody knows when the world will return to "normal". You can mope around the home and bemoan your bad luck, or you can use the time you have been given to improve yourself! Have you read any good books lately? Try the handy list of must-read books in part one and discover the joy of reading.

Have you been inspired by your reading? What about trying your hand at writing? We all have the mechanics of writing, but we often struggle with the actual act. Try the interesting writing exercises in part two to improve your inner author! You may not become the next Stephen King, but you could improve your vocabulary at the very least.

If music is your passion and you have always wanted to compose, you may feel held back by the lack of equipment you own. However, if you have a computer and a soundboard, you could be creating sweet music in minutes.

Crafts and upcycling are alright on television, but have you ever thought of doing it yourself? If not, then why not? Jump in and find the perfect project for your skillset!

Food. We all need it. We all have different thoughts about it. Isolation will find many people wandering into the kitchen for the first time tasked with the job of preparing food from meager ingredients. This book will tell you how to feed yourself and your family from the most basic ingredients.