Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science
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International bestseller
"Clear, concise, informative, [and] witty." ― Chicago Tribune At last! A new edition of the economics book that won’t put you to sleep. In fact, you won’t be able to put this bestseller down. In our challenging economic climate, this perennial favorite of students and general readers is more than a good read, it’s a necessary investment―with a blessedly sure rate of return. This revised and updated edition includes commentary on hot topics such as automation, trade, income inequality, and America’s rising debt. Ten years after the financial crisis, Naked Economics examines how policymakers managed the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Demystifying buzzwords, laying bare the truths behind oft-quoted numbers, and answering the questions you were always too embarrassed to ask, the breezy Naked Economics gives you the tools to engage with pleasure and confidence in the deeply relevant, not so dismal science. --- Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is a strong, readable introduction to economics, with clear explanations, straightforward writing, humor, and relatable examples. Some reviewers and book sites describe it as especially useful for beginners and people who want a practical primer rather than a dense textbook.
On Goodreads and StoryGraph, readers similarly praise it as informative, engaging, and easy to understand, though a few note that it can feel biased or overly simplified in places. A critical review on Red Ink Mag argues that the book is more ideological than scientific, but still acknowledges the prose is clear.
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Specifications
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Publication date | January 1, 2019 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0393356493 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0393356496 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1 x 8.3 inches |
| Part of series | Naked Series |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,620 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Economic Theory (Books) #3 in Business Finance #9 in Theory of Economics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,454) |
