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The Undercover Economist
- Narrated by: Cameron Stewart
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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"This is a book to savour." ( The New York Times)
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- Roy
- 19-06-09
Better than Feakonomics - more in depth
I have come to the world of Economics like many people via the route of Freakonmics. As much as I enjoyed Freakonomics I felt there was a very small amount of (admittedly excellent) content spread over a longer book.
This book is different. The author sometimes takes a while setting the scene but this all adds to the understanding of the principles he is explaining. I can honestly say that my understanding of the world is greater having listened to this book. The narration is fine, with a pleasant english voice that doesn't grip you but at the same time does not become tiresome.
I would certainly purchase another book by this author
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- Nguyen Hoang Hong Nhung
- 20-11-20
basic classroom econ with some application
For a student of economics, there is certainly a good deal of repetition. I appreciate the attempt to link the theories from class with real world phenomena. If only the academic environment would do that. However I was disappointed by the lack of critical reflection of the theories discussed, the lack of empirical evidence (most of the book is armchair reasoning as is so common in the economics classroom) and Tim's new work i.e. cautionary tales is 100 times better. On a side note, the voice over wad quite boring, much prefer Tim's lucid stories and commentary.
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- matt
- 19-02-19
Good ideas, we'll explained.
some really good ideas and concepts of basic economics and how the world works in here, worth a listen if you want to know more about what makes the world tick!
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- D. A. Lowe
- 27-12-18
very well researched and explained
really enjoyed listening to this book
informative, clear, great examples. well read. lots of information
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- iFan
- 11-05-17
Good into to economics
Good intro and enjoyable, but skins some big issues
The last chapter is fascinating and deserves a book in itself
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- Chris G
- 17-09-16
Good introduction and summary of the world economy
Good introduction and summary of the world economy. easy to follow and chapters are well structured. Tim Harford comes across very pro globalisation and does I feel bush over some of the negative impacts that deserve more in depth discussion.
overall would recommend this book.
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- Martin
- 11-01-12
Brilliant
This really is an excellent book, well narrated and I walked away with a significantly greater amount of knowledge regarding economic's than when I started. This book was pitched exactly at the right level for me and the key to making this book work is the examples and stories that are told throughout, which I think most people will be able to relate to, in their everyday lives.
If you have a passing interest in economic's and are looking for somewhere to start or to build on the
knowledge that you already have, then I would really recommend this truly entertaining book.
In fact, I would guess that even somebody with no interest in economic's would find something in this book. It makes you realise that economics affects everybody and is everywhere.
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- Z. Takacs
- 27-02-24
Extremely interesting
Very interesting and informative book. It is great for laymen like me, a tiny bit dry at some sections, but excellent overall. Be aware that it is from 2007, a lot has changed since. I wish there was an update...
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- Andy T
- 07-01-24
Fascinating introduction to microeconomics ruined by posh narrator
The content is excellent: very interesting and well explained but enjoyment of the audiobook is severely impaired by the posh voice of the narrator, which is so posh it is difficult to understand in places. If only Tim Halford had read his own book!
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- Mrs W.
- 04-06-23
V. good
Well written and accessible for all. His stories, humour (usually self-deprecating) brings a human perspective often missing from the textbooks!
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