Have you ever wondered what causes prices to rise? You didn’t think that the choice to increase prices was made without a reason, did you? Have you ever heard of “inflation”? What about “interest rates”?

You might think that only a highly educated fellow could answer those questions - or perhaps a super hero. But we know that you can, too!

No need to worry. Jack of All Trades is here. Jack and his sidekick Andy get a lesson in economics and history from Jack’s mentor, a highly skilled and world-reknowned economist, Dr. Equilibrium. Together, the trio will attempt to conquer all of the challenges posed in the questions above. As they do, you will be asked to complete some activities and answer some questions along the way.

Let’s begin by meeting our hero, Jack of All Trades.