Jeff P. (jeffp) reviewed on 1/22/2008 + 201 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

An interesting take on economics. I found it fun reading, but most of it probably won't stick with me. I am already someone who asks a lot of questions and doesn't always accept the obvious answer for things, so a part of the book's message is already a part of my life.

The specific cases discussed are interesting, though, and a couple are (or were) somewhat controversial. I tend to side with the authors on that front, but I'm not an economist and I know I might be wrong.

If there's a flaw in this book it is in the repeated assertion that the authors aren't seeking fame or fortune. That point was hammered home often enough that the claim itself started to sound false to me. It might be true, but they seemed to be trying awfully hard to make it so.

In any event, a good - quick - read.

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