The Use of Models in Economics

 

Economists use models even when we know that they do not perfectly represent the real world. Why would we do this? This article addresses that question.

Famous Authors - January

 

Here are some famous authors born in January

. Check out their books.

• J.R.R. Tolkien - January 3, 1892 Books in the Library
  
• Jacob Grimm - January 4, 1785 Books in the Library
  
• Bond Nancy - January 8, 1945 Books in the Library
  
• Jack London - January 12, 1876 Books in the Library
  
• Charles Perrault - January 12, 1628 Books in the Library
  
• Hugh Lofting - January 14, 1886 Books in the Library
  
• Nevil Shute - 17 January 1899 Books in the Library
• Robert Cormier - January 17, 1925 Books in the Library
  
• A. A. Milne - January 18, 1882 Books in the Library
  
• Arthur Ransome - January 18, 1884  Books in the Library
  
• Lewis Carroll - January 27, 1832 Books in the Library
  
• Rosemary Wells - January 29, 1943 Books in the Library
  
• Lloyd Alexander - January 30, 1924 Books in the Library
  
• Polly Horvarth - January 30, 1957 Books in the Library
  

Nevil Shute - Author

 A well known author, Nevil Shute wrote a number of well known book along with being an aircraft designer. His books include Trustee from the Toolroom, A Town Like Alice and Chequer Board. Books in the Library

Arthur Ransome - Author

 Arthur Ransome was the author of the Swallow & Amazons series along with other books. While considered a children's series it is enjoyed by readers of all ages especially if you enjoy or are interested in sailing. The Arthur Ransome Society (TARS) has more information. Books in the Library

Famous Authors - December

Here are some famous authors born in December. Check out their books.

 

• David Macaulay - December 2, 1946 Books in the Library
  
• Mary Norton - December 10, 1903 Books in the LIbrary
  
• William Joyce - December 11, 1957 Books in the Library
  
• Tamora Pierce - December 13, 1954 Books in the Library
  
• Rosemary Sutcliff - December 14, 1920 Books in the Library
  
• Eve Bunting - December 19, 1928 Books in the Library
  
• Avi - December 23, 1937 Books in the Library
  
• Rudyard Kipling - December 30, 1865 Books in the Library
  

 

Christmas Price Index

 PNC as usual has priced out "The Twelve Days of Christmas" a good read, great resource and informative.