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This is a new edition of the best-selling economics book that won't put you to sleep. In our challenging economic climate, this perennial favourite of students and general readers includes commentary on hot topics such as automation, trade and income inequality. Ten years after the financial crisis, Naked Economics examines…
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1 author picked Naked Economics as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The world is driven by incentives. Much of economics is not obscure theory but practically understanding how incentives affect decision-making.
Charles Wheelan’s Naked Economics provides a solid foundation for understanding how our lives revolve around economics and why understanding economic principles is critically important for evaluating the social and geopolitical world around us.
This book was important in our analysis of Jane Austen’s work, as her use of economic principles in romance is what causes her work to be loved for centuries.
From Kathleen's list on The best books on love, law, and money.
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