Bare economics

Author: Wei Lan
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Publish Date: 2004-04-03
Features: Economics is probably one of the most imprecise but influential disciplines in all fields. Whether it's political decisions or business and finance, the faces and voices of economics experts are always familiar to us. A single viewpoint they publish somewhere could affect our next month's income and lifestyle. From the lollipop you bought at the age of 5 to the mortgage payment you make at 35, this "dull science" has always surrounded you. Economics seems to have been unfairly labeled as dull. As shown in the book "Naked Economics," learning this essential subject can be a delightful experience. By shedding the outer layer of economics—removing all the graphs, equations, and jargon, and adding genuine humor—the author brings us a discipline often overlooked due to its grandeur. Through witty anecdotes and examples ranging from sub-Saharan Africa to the author's backyard, this book takes us on a light-hearted journey through the economic world around us. It's perfect for those of us who want to explain economic common sense in a popular way. It unravels the mysteries of key concepts, reveals the truth behind the numbers, and answers all the embarrassing "silly" questions we're too shy to ask. This is an economics book that won't make you fall asleep—some people say such a book can't be written, a book that makes you an experienced and cultured citizen—impossible! Fortunately, Wei Lan has proven those who doubt it wrong. This is "Naked Economics"—an economics you've never seen before.