Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science
- 260pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
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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Questa serie mira a rendere argomenti seri e spesso impegnativi accessibili a un pubblico generale. Gli autori spiegano concetti complessi in modo comprensibile, incoraggiando una riflessione più approfondita. L'obiettivo è offrire una nuova prospettiva sul mondo che ci circonda, rendendo l'esplorazione intellettuale piacevole e coinvolgente. È una scelta eccellente per lettori curiosi desiderosi di ampliare i propri orizzonti.
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.
The book explores the transformation of statistics from a mundane subject to an engaging and vital discipline, as highlighted by Hal Varian's description of it as "sexy." Through real-world applications, it addresses intriguing questions such as detecting cheating in schools, predicting movie preferences on Netflix, and understanding autism trends. Best-selling author Charles Wheelan demonstrates how the right data and statistical tools can illuminate complex issues, making statistics accessible and relevant to everyday life.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at What It Is and Why It Matters
- 368pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Exploring the complexities of banking and monetary systems, the author delves into how these systems should ideally function while highlighting the chaos created by inflation and deflation. Through captivating narratives from diverse countries like North Korea, America, and China, he sheds light on the intricate workings behind the numbers in our bank accounts, making the topic accessible and engaging for readers.