Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science, (Hardcover)

from Joyce.Leung

I started reading this book feeling I was reasonably clever, and I finished this book realizing that I wasn't even fit for extremely stupid. Not that this book isn't good - it's too good, that's the problem, I think.This book simplifies a lot of concepts, but still, with my slow mind, I had to ke...

from kasualkafe

I gave it a 4 for an economics book which is saying something , but this is not equivalent to a 4 for ....say ....an ANNE Rice novel. But as an economics book , this easily digestible primer , is not only informative but mildly amusing. The author explains the theories and tenets of economics wit...

from barlow304

A very good, "no-tears" approach to basic economics. Although it discusses markets, the book spends most of its time on macro-economics, monetary policy, international trade, and development. Well written and amusing, but also thoughtful and accurate.

from tjsjohanna

I found Mr. Wheelan's discussions of government policy and economics to be very enlightening. And his discussions of international trade and world poverty were also very interesting. This was a very readable look at basic economic principles applied to real life world issues.

from SpaceyAcey

Amazingly, the author does not show strong ideological bias, for an economics book this is very strange. I now know what 'The Fed' does, also he has converted me wholly to free-trade (previously I was uncommitted).