Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science (Fully Revised and Updated) (original 2002; edition 2010)

by Charles Wheelan, Burton G. Malkiel (Foreword)

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Title:	Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science (Fully Revised and Updated)
Authors:	Charles Wheelan
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Info:	W. W. Norton & Company (2010), Edition: Fully Revised and Updated, Paperback, 354 pages
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excellent, humorous introduction to economic thought; focuses on key concepts (incentives, supply & demand, govt's role)

FKarr | Apr 14, 2013 |

Well-written primer on basic economic principles, including some brilliant analogies. Most impressively, it covers aspects of governance and the economy with a perspective that is at times "liberal" and at other points "conservative". (

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ELiz_M | Apr 6, 2013 |

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. (

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tjsjohanna | Nov 9, 2012 |

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. (

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barlow304 | Jun 24, 2011 |

Naked Economics delivers what it promises to: a basic understanding of core economic principles. And more than that, it’s a good read. If you’re like me and just want to wrap your head around what’s going on in today’s economy, there’s no better place to start. [ full review ] (

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It is widely believed that Scotsman Thomas Carlyle labeled economics the "dismal science" well over one hundred years ago because it seemed boring, uninteresting, unclear, and full of "on the one hand, on the other hand."

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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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Seeks to provide an engaging and comprehensive primer to economics that explains key concepts without technical jargon and using common-sense examples.

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