The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything (Paperback)
Steven Pinker, author of The Blank Slate
‘Fascinating, mind-expanding, and lots of fun’
New York Times
‘Can be returned to again and again like one of those all-you-can-eat buffets’
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly the bleedin’ obvious….
Very disappointing. I don’t claim to be an economic genius, or any other type of genius for that matter, but the answers to most of the questions are pretty much what you’d expect…
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great overview, without bogging down
I’ve read this, and both of Tim Harfords books. Whilst i would undoubtedly say Tims books are more grounded in truth/accuracy i found this book a thoroughly interesting read…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Real life economics questions withoutthe maths
Robert Frank teaches economics, but asks his students to look beyond the complex mathematics of modern economic theories for the underlying story.
4.0 out of 5 stars
The British edition’s sub-title oversells this book, but don’t let that put you off
Robert Frank is a professor at the school of management at Cornell University. I suspect it was his publisher, and not he, who insisted on the sub-title “Why economics explains…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor stuff indeed
I studied economics, and I read and collect a wide spectrum of books. This was a MAJOR disappointment. Very shallow and self seeking.
2.0 out of 5 stars
A bit thin on substance
The book has a number of interesting and amusing insights, such as: “Why do drive through ATMs have braille on the keys”, but it is full or turgid and mundane examples that are…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor mans freakanomics
What does a lecturer do when he has only a few original ideas? In Robert Frank’s case publish his students assignments.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Pointless
Although some of the reviewers studied economics I did not. I have an interest in economics in general. To put it simply this book is pointless and boring.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some more ideas for interesting dinner table conversations… so don’t expect to be dazzled
If you enjoyed Freakononics and Undercover Economist, then like myself either you have already bought this book … or planning to buy it…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite what I expected
I write this as a riposte to those reviewers who have recommended this book as good for beginners in Economics.