• Naked Economics

  • Undressing the Dismal Science
  • By: Charles Wheelan
  • Narrated by: Kerin McCue
  • Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (737 ratings)

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By: Charles Wheelan
Narrated by: Kerin McCue
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In Naked Economics, journalist Charles Wheelan does “the impossible”—he makes economic principles relevant, interesting and fun. Brimming with scores of down-to-earth examples and sprinkled with humorous anecdotes, this comprehensive overview will keep listeners smiling and wide awake.

©2002; 2010 Charles Wheelan (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

“Gain an understanding of basic economics with little pain and much pleasure.” (Gary Becker, 1992 Nobel Prize winner in economics)
"This is a thoughtful, well-written introduction to economics, with the author projecting a genuine excitement for his material that makes it not quite so dismal." ( Library Journal)

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Insightful

As someone who knew next to nothing about economics other than my own inferences and informal conversation, I found this book to be very infornative and insightful. I definitely enjoyed listening and learning. It is very well written and we'll read, and I feel that it was written in a way that is technical yet easy enough for most, if not all, to understand and get something out of.

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Excellent Intro to Econ (for a layperson) and Great Narration

I have listened to a number of economics audiobooks, but I find Wheelan’s approach especially concise. His writing is clear and conversational, with very little jargon. What technical terms he does use are explained and repeated later, so you don’t have to memorize vocabulary before beginning. As someone who has very little background in economics, I found this book very useful and it certainly added to my own utility.

Also, unlike many professional narrators, the reader for this audiobook did his job very well and has a nice voice.

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This is going to be a classic soon!

This book is a great read for those that want to understand the importance of Economics all around us or at least to get the big picture.

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Excellent beginner's guide to Econ

This is the perfect book for people learning to understand basic economic concepts- similar to the Undercover Economist. I would highly recommend this book.

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Non-boring economics!

This is the book I wish they had when I was in college! Naked Economics breaks down what happens in the real world versus the theory. Well written, well read, well understood.

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Every American should listen to this!

This is important and valuable information for every person who lives in America for understanding how to make our world a better place and how to sustain our life and future generations.

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For econ class

Great way to learn about economics, this was an enjoyable way to learn an often dry subject

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Entertaining and informative

This audiobook is my first read about economics. it was really great. The logic of the chapters, the great examples make it like listening to a novel narrated

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This is a book for everyone!

I loved this book. easy to follow and very interesting. I recommend it to everyone!

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awesome!

great narrator and great book. if you like naked statistics outs going to be hard to figure out which you like more

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