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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.
A witty way to understand economicsReviewed by teacher reader, 2010-03-04
The multiple scenarios given help make sense out of confusing principles and how economics exists all around us.
Economics for beginners.Reviewed by A. Aretis, 2010-02-06
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 bookReviewed by Alex Trung Huynh, 2010-01-27
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 ReadReviewed by Puneet Gaur, 2010-01-18
It is a must read for everyone who loves to read books even if you are not interested in economics. Great book.
dismal made entertainingReviewed by M. Coniff, 2010-01-04
Naked Economics is a book solely about economics, that isn't boring. As a young short intention spanned high school student I was able to enjoy reading a book on Economics. "How is this possible?", you might wonder. The reason that I was able to make it through this would be daunting task was the way that Wheelan involved the reader through humorous writing, and explanations that are understandable and easy to relate to. The book covers confusing topics that would normally leave a teenager like myself with a splitting headache, but instead left me wanting to continue reading. Naked Economics breaks down and organizes different confusing concepts in a well thought-out manner that is easy to follow and makes referring back to previous texts simple and easy. This economics hand book helps to understand the tricky science of economics without giving you a headache that feels like your head is abut to combust
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