The Undercover Economist
by Tim Harford
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Book Reviews of The Undercover Economist
Book Review: Best Economics Book I've Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. Granted, I like economic discussions; but, I am NOT an economist (my undergrad was a psych degree). This book was phenomenal. It explained complex economic discussions in simple terms, used excellent analogies (if at times a little too belabored), and avoided almost all political leanings.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants a basic understanding of why capitalism produces the least evil and most innovations compared to other government systems, as well as discussions on the prices we pay for choosing capitalism.
Book Review: Good questions meet interesting answers
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a mostly enjoyable look at the basics of economics. While some chapters are better than others, there are plenty of tasty tidbits to be found. I enjoyed the sections on coffee, globalization, Cameroon, and China. There were times, I am sad to say, that Tim lost me, but I am willing to concede that this was more because of my poor intellect for economics rather than a faiulre on his part. Harford is a good story teller that asks interesting questions.Book Review: Under the book's cover...
Summary: 5 Stars
Harford describe in plain english the economic complexities that are working to do everything from supplying your morning coffee to holding down the sugar industry to invigorating China. There are many more variables and history to most situations than people realize, and Harford describes these well for the dozen example topics he covers. If you enjoyed Freakonomics, you'll probably like this book too.Book Review: Economics for Dummies
Summary: 3 Stars
This is modest guide to (and promotion of) free market economics which will be of interest to those who know nothing about the subject. Even then, someone in that position would do better to read Rose and Milton Friedman's "Free to Choose."
I found the author's tone annoyingly confident and his expositions of anything complicated were incomplete and unconvincing.
Book Review: Hidden order for the citizen
Summary: 5 Stars
Harford did a good job at writing a well organized book that gave citizens a decent education on the economics of everyday life.
I don't agree with him on everything, but I especially appreciated his chapter educating people on why globalization makes both parties better off. His chapters on why China grew rich and why Cameroon is poor were very well done.