Extremely interesting

Very interesting and informative book. It is great for laymen like me, a tiny bit dry at some sections, but excellent overall. Be aware that it is from 2007, a lot has changed since. I wish there was an update...

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Better than Freakonomics!

I had to listen to some sections twice. The author doesn't repeat himself or use different examples to make his point, he just assumes you've understood and moves on . I like the narrator. He has a 'posh', self assured British accent, like an old school academic.

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I wish everyone would read this book.

Would you listen to The Undercover Economist again? Why?

"Would you listen again?" I did! - Twice already!
As logical-minded but economist layperson, this book really struck a chord with me.
I can honestly say it changed my outlook on life. From calculating the true cost of decisions, such as exactly what I'm paying for when I buy a coffee, to the rent I pay.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Undercover Economist?

Yes, I went on to Read the second book in the series. And subscribed to some Audible Economics lectures that no longer seemed out of my grasp.

Which character – as performed by Cameron Stewart – was your favourite?

The book is interesting and funny. Not necessarily what you, at least I, might have initally expected from Economics.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Well read and clear. No faults at all.

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Engaging and educational

What made the experience of listening to The Undercover Economist the most enjoyable?

Varied every day examples of economic concepts and detailed explanation of the key concepts told in a humorous way, makes this an enjoyable way to get to grips with economics.

What does Cameron Stewart bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

You can practically hear his tongue in his cheek.

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brilliant book but slightly difficult

the book starts with very interesting chapters however, the chapters towards the end start to become a bit boring. I found the chapters about coffee price, why poor countries are poor and health insurance are very interesting. The language of the book sometimes could be a bit difficult and the pace of reading was too fast for me. so I had to listen at 0.9

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very well researched and explained

really enjoyed listening to this book
informative, clear, great examples. well read. lots of information

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Very engaging and informative

Would you listen to The Undercover Economist again? Why?

Most enjoyable - I have already played this more than once to help get my head around the concepts and improve my memory of them. Examples used are straightforward and help illustrate the basics of economics. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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The solution to ignorance

If more people read books like this then the world would perhaps make a little more sense and politics would make them a little less angry

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Great books

Certainly give you insight story on how super store operate. Give you knowledge the impact of free trade and reason behind it.

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fantastic stuff - made me think

This book makes economics interesting. Harford's writing is very easy to read even if the subject is sometimes hard. I've listened to this book twice now and enjoyed it both times.

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