Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science |  | Author: Charles Wheelan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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ISBN: 0393324869
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Publication Date: September 2003
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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.
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 A good economics book. March 11, 2010
Michael Poore (Hilo, Hawaii)
I have used this as a class text for university freshman economics. I like it as a no standard nonmathematical text however I do think that the material does need to be supplemented in lecture with a few more graphs and such.
 A witty way to understand economics March 4, 2010
teacher reader
The multiple scenarios given help make sense out of confusing principles and how economics exists all around us.
Economics for beginners. February 6, 2010
A. Aretis (FL)
Naked economics is a well written book for those hoping to understand the basic fundamentals of economics. As the title suggests, economics can be dismal and dissatisfying. However,Wheelan contradicts this and adds an enjoyable, and rather humorous experience. Certain subjects, particulary globalization is a bit biased and one-sided,some may take offense to this. Nevertheless, Naked Economics is a book that will provide you with an understanding of economics that unfortunatley many tend to lack.
One pleasant attribute of the book is that it contains no charts or graphs, which is consistent in the study of macroeconomics. However, for those hoping to get an in depth view of economics this may not be the best choice. Wheelan is rather vague in what he has to say and doesn't cover all aspects of economics, nor the history. Not once does he mention Keynsian or Austrian school of economics, which is a recurring subject in todays policies. He briefly touches on fiscal and monetary policy as well. Ultimatley, I would recommend this book to the newcomers of economics.
You will fall in love with Economics after reading this book January 27, 2010
Alex Trung Huynh (KY USA)
I took Principles of Macro and Microeconomics in the Fall, but both of those classes did not give me any interests in Economics until I finished reading this amazing book. You can find any major economic issues in this book with a very easy-to-understand words.
The chapters about Human Capital and Global Trade by far are the best. It motivates you think not only for your own life but how the market/the world around you works.
Must Read January 18, 2010
Puneet Gaur (NJ)
It is a must read for everyone who loves to read books even if you are not interested in economics. Great book.
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