Naked Economics

Undressing the Dismal Science

By: Charles Wheelan

Narrated by: Kerin McCue

In Naked Economics, journalist Charles Wheelan does “the impossible”—he makes economic principles relevant, interesting and fun. Brimming with scores of down-to-earth examples and sprinkled with humorous anecdotes, this comprehensive overview will keep listeners smiling and wide awake.

©2002; 2010 Charles Wheelan (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

“Gain an understanding of basic economics with little pain and much pleasure.” (Gary Becker, 1992 Nobel Prize winner in economics)

"This is a thoughtful, well-written introduction to economics, with the author projecting a genuine excitement for his material that makes it not quite so dismal." ( Library Journal)

Insightful

As someone who knew next to nothing about economics other than my own inferences and informal conversation, I found this book to be very infornative and insightful. I definitely enjoyed listening and learning. It is very well written and we'll read, and I feel that it was written in a way that is technical yet easy enough for most, if not all, to understand and get something out of.

Excellent Intro to Econ (for a layperson) and Great Narration

I have listened to a number of economics audiobooks, but I find Wheelan’s approach especially concise. His writing is clear and conversational, with very little jargon. What technical terms he does use are explained and repeated later, so you don’t have to memorize vocabulary before beginning. As someone who has very little background in economics, I found this book very useful and it certainly added to my own utility.

Also, unlike many professional narrators, the reader for this audiobook did his job very well and has a nice voice.

This is going to be a classic soon!

This book is a great read for those that want to understand the importance of Economics all around us or at least to get the big picture.

For econ class

Great way to learn about economics, this was an enjoyable way to learn an often dry subject

Entertaining and informative

This audiobook is my first read about economics. it was really great. The logic of the chapters, the great examples make it like listening to a novel narrated