Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science | 
 enlarge | Author: Charles Wheelan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  128 reviews
Sales Rank: 527
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 260
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0393324869
Dewey Decimal Number: 330
EAN: 9780393324860
ASIN: 0393324869
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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 Excellent Primer October 2, 2008
This book provides a superb explanation of the core concepts of economics, allowing the reader to grasp the essential principles, or, as in my case, allowing the reader to gain a far better understanding of these principles than he previously had. The author uses colorful examples, and he is an excellent writer who uses good English to make his points rather than dry jargon. It allows the reader to develop a much more vivid, clear understanding of the principles in question. This is a superb book, which I highly recommend.
William Markham, antitrust attorney, San Diego, CA
Great Economic Bok September 30, 2008
This is the greatest economics book I have ever read. As a two year college Economics student that should bear considerable weight. Wheelan demonstrates complex economic theories using easy to follow everyday examples.
Great book September 11, 2008
Wheelan presents a rational view of the major economic concerns of our time. He addresses politics in the framework of a free market economy and clearly presents how to allow business to progress without allowing the free market to blow through the social concerns of our society.
 More liberals should read it. August 5, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Overall I thought some of the analysis was incorrect as the author allows for government intervention more than is logically (or empirically) necessary. Overall it is a good book, but not as good as Free to Choose, Basic Economics, or Economics in One Lesson. Nevertheless, I wish more liberals read the book so they can learn about positive side about free markets.
Good overview of Economics July 28, 2008
"Naked Economics" is an attempt by Professor Wheelan to make economics more accessible to everybody. There are no graphs, precious few numbers and it is laid out pretty simply. It is an enjoyable read, though not so compelling that I couldn't put it down. The examples and stories make the principles very clear and enjoyable.
I would recommend this book to anyone that didn't take the introductory Economics class in college and wants to know more. Or even if you did take it and didn't feel like you got much out of it, this book will be instructive. If you have more formal training in economics, you might still enjoy the book, but you might also look for something with more meat.
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