Great content wonderfully read

Breaks down beginners behavioural economics into easily understood chunks with good examples.
Definitely a perspective of the time written so be sure to listen along with current writings for the best perspective

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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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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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Classic stuff only aging like a good wine.

What did you like most about The Undercover Economist?

There's an infectious offbeat kind of enthusiasm and optimism throughout the book.

What about Cameron Stewart’s performance did you like?

I was convinced, at times, that he had actually written the book himself because he presented it with such gusto.

Any additional comments?

Although some of the events and themes are showing their age a little (the book is not new in 2015) the actual topics are still relevant, sometimes very currently so. Provides a nice "british" contrast to the Freakonomics style along a similar vein.

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Great story! Poor choice of reader..

As usual Tim Harford opens my mind to the amazing secrets of economics hidden everywhere in my daily life and does it with great stories, interesting theories of how to apply economic models and the odd joke! Shame though it is ruined by a reader with a dull voice..

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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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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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Great for long journeys in the car!

The subject matter is delivered just right for me - enough engagement is required stave of boredom, but not so much that concentration on the road is undermined. Thoughtfully compiled and explained. Much recommended!!

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Excellent

Great content, excellent narration. Enjoyed it from beginning to end. One two three four five.

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much better than Freakanomics

This is great fun and for anyone used to hearing the BBC radio 4 series, it's familiar yet with much greater detail -albeit slightly out of date (7 years out of date at least it seems when he's talking about China at the end)..

It's a more expansive and interesting version of FREAKANOMICS. Hartford is a breezy master of writing and simplifying complex concepts into succinct relatable tales.

I highly recommend for anyone interested in Business, economics, history or social sciences.

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