Students entering today's workplace need to have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of economics and finance. This new series of books teaches middle school students the basic principles of economics and how modern economies work. Be a Zillionaire treats its readers as if they were true participants in the economy. Whether it's opening a savings account, purchasing a stock, or deciding which of various products or services represents the best buy, Be a Zillionaire will show kids how to make the best economic choices, and how those choices affect the workings of the larger economy.Teens who want to know why we use money and how fortunes can be built will profit from reading this guide to money and banking. They will also learn how in a modern economy banks expand the money supply and promote investment and economic growth through loans, and how the Federal Reserve regulates banks.