The Undercover Economist Strikes Back
How to Run--or Ruin--an Economy
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Publisher Description
A provocative and lively exploration of the increasingly important world of macroeconomics, by the author of the bestselling The Undercover Economist.
Thanks to the worldwide financial upheaval, economics is no longer a topic we can ignore. From politicians to hedge fund managers to middle-class IRA holders, everyone must pay attention to how and why the global economy works the way it does.
Enter Financial Times columnist and bestselling author Tim Harford. In this new book that demystifies macroeconomics, Harford strips away the spin, the hype, and the jargon to reveal the truth about how the world’s economy actually works. With the wit of a raconteur and the clear grasp of an expert, Harford explains what’s really happening beyond today’s headlines, why all of us should care, and what we can do about it to understand it better.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Harford provides an engaging exploration of macroeconomics that listeners will enjoy and learn from. His clear explanations, light-hearted attitude, and ability to make sense of the dense concepts and history of economics will come as a relief to listeners. The book is structured as a dialogue between Harford and an imaginary interlocutor, so this audio edition employs two narrators, one asking the questions and the other answering. Both narrators Stewart and Osborne turn in fine performances, with the former answering questions with a smooth delivery that will maintain listener interest. Stewart's inflection and emphasis captures the nuances and tone of the prose and provides for an informative and entertaining listen. A Riverhead hardcover.
