| | |  | Home Business Tools | Home » » Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science | | | | | | | Description: | | Finally! A book about economics that won't put you to sleep. In fact, you won't be able to put this one down. Naked Economics makes up for all of those Econ 101 lectures you slept through (or avoided) in college, demystifying key concepts, laying bare the truths behind the numbers, and answering those questions you have always been too embarrassed to ask. For all the discussion of Alan Greenspan in the media, does anyone know what the Fed actually does? And what about those blackouts in California? Were they a conspiracy on the part of the power companies? Economics is life. There's no way to understand the important issues without it. Now, with Charles Wheelan's breezy tour, there's no reason to fear this highly relevant subject. With the commonsensical examples and brilliantly acerbic commentary we've come to associate with The Economist, Wheelan brings economics to life. Amazingly, he does so with nary a chart, graph, or mathematical equation in sight—certainly a feat to be witnessed firsthand. Economics is a crucial subject. There's no way to understand the important issues without it. Now, with Charles Wheelan's breezy tour, there's also no reason to fear it. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Charles Wheelan | | Paperback:
| 260 pages | | Publisher:
| W. W. Norton & Company | | Publication Date:
| 2003-09 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0393324869 | | Package Length:
| 8.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 175 reviews |
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 Interesting and IntelligentJul 27, 2010
This book is written in such a way that it is interesting and educational. It talks about several topics found in an economic textbook, however it is told in such a way that the topics are entertaining and understandable. There are examples for every topic and point made. Well-written.
 easy readJul 24, 2010
I bought the book as it was required for my MBA Managerial Economics class. While most economics text books are hard going and often need to be read over again to actually take in the information this book is actually a pleasure to read. Wheelan gives current, relevant, examples of the principles covered and even injects a little humor at times. This is ecomonics as reality not theories. Highly recommmend the book.
Excellent!Jul 13, 2010
Copy was in excellent condition-exactly as seller described! Thank you! I would purchase from seller again!
Good bookJun 27, 2010
If you are interested in learning about economics but find the topic somewhat confusing and boring, this book breaks down the major concepts in a way that makes it interesting and understandable. Wheelan is a witty and sarcastic author which added greatly to his stories and real life examples he used when supporting topics within economics. The chapter on developmental economics broke down common misconceptions that people may have about developing countries and why they have problems with their economies. Naked Economics is an informative and highly enjoyable read. Well written, funny, serious, and easy to understand.
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Great Introduction to EconomicsJun 17, 2010
I read this book when I was thirteen, and quite curious about our economy. This book was so easily understood- it is chock full of metaphors and interesting stories- that kept me up all night reading. After the recession hit and Ben Bernanke (Federal Reserve chairman) became TIME's Person of the Year, I read this book again, taking notes and understanding the information better. Particularly interesting chapters were the ones on the Federal Reserve and trade and globalization.
Now I am in high school, and because of this book, among other influences, I am seriously considering about majoring in economics in college. Of course, the reading material probably won't be nearly as enjoyable.
I'd suggest this book to anyone without much knowledge about economics. It is a great read and among my favorite books!
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