Economics for Babies – Supply & Demand (Paperback)

At the fair, a balloon seller has more balloons than kids who want one, and the price stays put. Then everyone wants the same red balloon, there aren’t enough to go around, and suddenly red costs more than blue. Welcome to supply and demand, the concept every economist spends four years of undergrad rediscovering with graphs instead of balloons. Your toddler gets there before naptime.

Perfect for:
– Future economists who already understand scarcity (see: the good crayons)
– Parents who’ve explained surge pricing to a very confused four-year-old
– Anyone raising a kid who’ll eventually negotiate their own allowance like a market maker

Ages 0-2: a gorgeous first gift, hand-drawn balloons and a colorful fair for a baby who’s here for the pictures.
Ages 3-4: a real story to follow, balloon seller and all, even before “supply and demand” clicks.
Ages 5+: this is where it lands. They’ll explain surge pricing back to you the next time a toy sells out.

For the future CEO who’s already gouging you on bedtime negotiations.