Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science
- 260pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Seeks to provide an engaging and comprehensive primer to economics that explains key concepts without technical jargon and using common-sense examples.
Cette série vise à rendre des sujets sérieux et souvent difficiles accessibles à un large public. Les auteurs expliquent des concepts complexes de manière compréhensible, encourageant une réflexion plus profonde. L'objectif est d'offrir une nouvelle perspective sur le monde qui nous entoure, rendant l'exploration intellectuelle agréable et captivante. C'est un excellent choix pour les lecteurs curieux désireux d'élargir leurs horizons.




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