Economics Books > David Begg Economics Books

Advantages: simple to understand, easy to find what you want
Disadvantages: how interesting can economics be!

...text for my 1st year Economics degree course, I brought it anyway because I'd found our course book complex and hard to use. Having not studied economics previously, this book was a great starting point. Its really simple to use, and very easy to find information on what you need. It doesnt waste time using unnecesarily long words, and trying to sound intelligent - it just gives it to you straight. It covers all the basic topics in introductory ...
...and information. 3. Welfare economics - which covers government spending and revenue; industrial policy and competition policy; and natural monopoly. 4. Macroeconomics - which covers output and aggregate demand; fiscal policy and foreign trade, money and banking; interest rates and monetary transmission; aggregate supply prices and adjustment to shocks; inflation, expectations and credibility; unemployment; exchange rates; economic growth; and ... Read review

Advantages: Deeply engrossing, interesting new perspective on society
Disadvantages: Highly conceptual not for everyone.

...insightful view into not only the head of an economist but society as well. This is a book by and economists and some concepts like supply and demand are present however Tim Harford effortlessly weaves his ideas and concepts into your mind allowing you to explore why it is a teenage moving from vaginal intercourse to oral sex is rational, when perhaps at first glance there is no link at all, why your boss contrary to popular belief HAS to be overpaid. ...
...leaving you lost and in the cold think again, Tim Harford dedicates the first chapter just introducing you to the basis of the book so you can soon be seamlessly forgetting everything you thought of people and introduce you to the new economics of everything. Everything from supply and demand in context and social ecomomics is apparent here but not using bar charts and graphs but by talking of wonderful areas such as "the marriage supermarket" but ... Read review

Advantages: Very motivating
Disadvantages: All theoretical, but needs to be proven

...the two perspective of a Rich Dad, and Poor Dad. The Poor Dad who is his own biological father and the Rich Dad, who was his friends father. Both dads were good dads, but both dads have different perspective on how to become rich. Poor dad worked as a school teacher with the highest degree, while rich dad worked and build businesses. In the end poor dad worked his whole life. While rich dad became a multi-billionaire.The main thing that has been ...
...to be conscious on working smart rather than working hard. Robert Kiyosaki stresses that everyone should not work hard for money but to let their money work hard for them . This is made possible through a firm financial literacy and to know how to identify yourself in what quadrant you are in the cash flow quadrant. Mr. Kiyosaki indicated one investment instrument that is very risk friendly which is through real estate. But first of all one should ... Read review

Advantages: Amusing, interesting, good value for money, readable by anyone
Disadvantages: Lots of figures

When i tell people to read this book usually the first response is along the lines of "economics? i would i waste my time reading a book about business? It has nothing to do with me". The fact is, as this book will show you, economics is not just about business, it is about the decisions we make in living our lives. Still not sounding appealing? Well Levitt and Dubner don't just use normal examples, they use amusing and thought provoking examples ...
...Ku Klux Klan have in common?" "Why do drug dealers live with their mothers?" "How can your name affect how well you do in life?" You don't need to know much about economics to enjoy this book although some knowledge allows you to understand some of the more complex points. There is also a lot of figures in some points which may put some readers off but are essential to back up the arguments they present in the book. Overall its well worth the ... Read review

Advantages: can be read in day, easily understood business principles
Disadvantages: at times it becomes repetitive

Rich Dad Poor Dad is an essential read to anyone who is ready to commit themselves to a collection of other books which if once read, are understood and their principles applied, can help anyone become financially independent. This may seem like a mouthful, but all it means is that there is no get rich quick scheme outlined in this book or in any of his other best-sellers. There is however a mind-set which Mr. Kiyosaki is attempting to install in ...
...flow quadrant' which divides people into employees; self-employed; business owners and investors. He then proceeds to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each group and even how it is possible to move across from being an employee to being a busines owner. Motivational, inspiring, and introduction to the world of the rich! ... Read review