Naked Economics
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Naked Economics
Charles Wheelan
8 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2010–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
Naked Economics was a brilliant overview of economics in that it explains all the concepts behind economics without being utterly boring (like all the other texts I've attempted to read) and has real life examples for each and every thing.
For an overview of mainstream modern econ, if you read nothing else, read Naked Economics by Charles Wheelan.
I really enjoyed Naked Economics by Charles Wheelan, even though it may be considered a popular economics best seller. I though it offered a great introduction to a field I knew very little about.
The author breaks down economics with common language and regular, everyday topics (no charts, graphs or formulas).
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Best book(s) to learn about the basics of economics? 2010 · 4 recommendations
- Ask HN: Book recommendations for understanding financial systems? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best book you read in 2011 2011 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best book you read in 2010 and briefly why 2010 · 1 recommendation