A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

One of the best trading books out there, 11 Apr 2008
This book really changed my approach to trading as it gives an invaluable traders view into the world of trading. John Carter is a full-time trader and fully understands just as much about the psychological aspect of trading as the technical. He gives a fascinating 'insiders' perspective on trading, he explains why some technical tools work really well, then at other times the same tools don't work at all, what causes the markets to act in the way they do, and how to devise a trading strategy that works for you.

John Carter gives a very honest appraisal of the world of trading, with some excellent insights into trader pyschology, as well as some superb and proven technical analysis techniques that he himself uses very successfully.

a highly recommended trading bible, 19 May 2007
John Carter is a good teacher. His book 's not only covering some of his strategies but also giving you an idea of the reason why they work [ why the markets move the way they do]. In addition to this, he gives you a business plan and a money management plan, without over optimistic forecast.
Carter is obviously not the funniest guy on earth and his book is not the easiest if you are an absolute beginner in trading. But if you take the time to study his strategies and you follow his advice, you are probably on your way to become a very good trader. His views are realistic & honnest, something rare among trading mentors & other gurus in this profession.
A recommended buy if you are committed to trading.

Good Book ... However, 08 Nov 2006
This books is good, however I think we as traders need to focus on more concrete trading strategies instead trying to know a little about everything.

Personally I like to trade based on momentum because my exposure to the markt is less and I can take advantage of stocks with out spending to much time in front of a computer wondering or speculating more than i have to.

It's no secret that certain momentum stocks bring the posibility of gaining as much as 100% on the same trading day. Some may only rise 10% on a few minutes, which means that you could roughly make a cool $1000 on a $10,000 investment on the same day.

The problem is that if you don't know how to choose those stocks and handle them while limiting your risk, you won't even get close to making a few profits.

Fortunatly some sites on the web can help you with effective and proven momentum trading strategies. One of those sites that can show you how to pick

I highly recommend it, 20 Oct 2006
This is a great book for day trading and swing trading. I have made a decent some of money just by using a few of the strategies in Carter's book. What is also brilliant about this book is the abundant number of examples that Carter uses to justify his strategies.

A very comprehensive read, 08 Sep 2006
As a relatively new trader, I have a library of trading books all focusing on specific aspects of trading. MTT is as comprehensive a trading book as I have read, covering not only specific trading strategies that I have begun using in my trading, but also an excellent section on developing a business plan - an area that I've not seen covered in any trading book. Reminding ones self when you enter the trading game that it's a business that needs as much planning as any other business seems so obvious and yet is probably overlooked by the majority of aspiring traders. I refer to the book daily and would highly recommend this to both beginners and advanced traders alike.

A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

One of the best trading books out there, 11 Apr 2008
This book really changed my approach to trading as it gives an invaluable traders view into the world of trading. John Carter is a full-time trader and fully understands just as much about the psychological aspect of trading as the technical. He gives a fascinating 'insiders' perspective on trading, he explains why some technical tools work really well, then at other times the same tools don't work at all, what causes the markets to act in the way they do, and how to devise a trading strategy that works for you.

John Carter gives a very honest appraisal of the world of trading, with some excellent insights into trader pyschology, as well as some superb and proven technical analysis techniques that he himself uses very successfully.

a highly recommended trading bible, 19 May 2007
John Carter is a good teacher. His book 's not only covering some of his strategies but also giving you an idea of the reason why they work [ why the markets move the way they do]. In addition to this, he gives you a business plan and a money management plan, without over optimistic forecast.
Carter is obviously not the funniest guy on earth and his book is not the easiest if you are an absolute beginner in trading. But if you take the time to study his strategies and you follow his advice, you are probably on your way to become a very good trader. His views are realistic & honnest, something rare among trading mentors & other gurus in this profession.
A recommended buy if you are committed to trading.

Good Book ... However, 08 Nov 2006
This books is good, however I think we as traders need to focus on more concrete trading strategies instead trying to know a little about everything.

Personally I like to trade based on momentum because my exposure to the markt is less and I can take advantage of stocks with out spending to much time in front of a computer wondering or speculating more than i have to.

It's no secret that certain momentum stocks bring the posibility of gaining as much as 100% on the same trading day. Some may only rise 10% on a few minutes, which means that you could roughly make a cool $1000 on a $10,000 investment on the same day.

The problem is that if you don't know how to choose those stocks and handle them while limiting your risk, you won't even get close to making a few profits.

Fortunatly some sites on the web can help you with effective and proven momentum trading strategies. One of those sites that can show you how to pick

I highly recommend it, 20 Oct 2006
This is a great book for day trading and swing trading. I have made a decent some of money just by using a few of the strategies in Carter's book. What is also brilliant about this book is the abundant number of examples that Carter uses to justify his strategies.

A very comprehensive read, 08 Sep 2006
As a relatively new trader, I have a library of trading books all focusing on specific aspects of trading. MTT is as comprehensive a trading book as I have read, covering not only specific trading strategies that I have begun using in my trading, but also an excellent section on developing a business plan - an area that I've not seen covered in any trading book. Reminding ones self when you enter the trading game that it's a business that needs as much planning as any other business seems so obvious and yet is probably overlooked by the majority of aspiring traders. I refer to the book daily and would highly recommend this to both beginners and advanced traders alike.

Its awesome, 17 May 2006
Don't read any other text books on economics unless you want to cross reference, other textbooks tend to be somewhat poor, like Stanlake and Anderton, though they may help you pass a module at university, only Sloman is going to make the grade!

A great book for those new to economics, 28 Jun 2005
A good book for people in their first year at uni- must have and helped me out a lot

economics, 16 Oct 2003
this book was well worth the money, it came in useful n many occasions during the module at university. It is well detailed and saved plenty of time doing extra research as it had the appropriate notes avaliable

Compact book which does not clearly describe topics, 29 Jan 2000
This book is the recommended title for the first year of BA Social Science, Economics 1 module. I found it rather difficult to find relevant information, also confusing when using it for revision and clarification on a particular subject area. Preferred to use Stanlake - more user friendly, yet basic - ideal for a first year.

A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

One of the best trading books out there, 11 Apr 2008
This book really changed my approach to trading as it gives an invaluable traders view into the world of trading. John Carter is a full-time trader and fully understands just as much about the psychological aspect of trading as the technical. He gives a fascinating 'insiders' perspective on trading, he explains why some technical tools work really well, then at other times the same tools don't work at all, what causes the markets to act in the way they do, and how to devise a trading strategy that works for you.

John Carter gives a very honest appraisal of the world of trading, with some excellent insights into trader pyschology, as well as some superb and proven technical analysis techniques that he himself uses very successfully.

a highly recommended trading bible, 19 May 2007
John Carter is a good teacher. His book 's not only covering some of his strategies but also giving you an idea of the reason why they work [ why the markets move the way they do]. In addition to this, he gives you a business plan and a money management plan, without over optimistic forecast.
Carter is obviously not the funniest guy on earth and his book is not the easiest if you are an absolute beginner in trading. But if you take the time to study his strategies and you follow his advice, you are probably on your way to become a very good trader. His views are realistic & honnest, something rare among trading mentors & other gurus in this profession.
A recommended buy if you are committed to trading.

Good Book ... However, 08 Nov 2006
This books is good, however I think we as traders need to focus on more concrete trading strategies instead trying to know a little about everything.

Personally I like to trade based on momentum because my exposure to the markt is less and I can take advantage of stocks with out spending to much time in front of a computer wondering or speculating more than i have to.

It's no secret that certain momentum stocks bring the posibility of gaining as much as 100% on the same trading day. Some may only rise 10% on a few minutes, which means that you could roughly make a cool $1000 on a $10,000 investment on the same day.

The problem is that if you don't know how to choose those stocks and handle them while limiting your risk, you won't even get close to making a few profits.

Fortunatly some sites on the web can help you with effective and proven momentum trading strategies. One of those sites that can show you how to pick

I highly recommend it, 20 Oct 2006
This is a great book for day trading and swing trading. I have made a decent some of money just by using a few of the strategies in Carter's book. What is also brilliant about this book is the abundant number of examples that Carter uses to justify his strategies.

A very comprehensive read, 08 Sep 2006
As a relatively new trader, I have a library of trading books all focusing on specific aspects of trading. MTT is as comprehensive a trading book as I have read, covering not only specific trading strategies that I have begun using in my trading, but also an excellent section on developing a business plan - an area that I've not seen covered in any trading book. Reminding ones self when you enter the trading game that it's a business that needs as much planning as any other business seems so obvious and yet is probably overlooked by the majority of aspiring traders. I refer to the book daily and would highly recommend this to both beginners and advanced traders alike.

Its awesome, 17 May 2006
Don't read any other text books on economics unless you want to cross reference, other textbooks tend to be somewhat poor, like Stanlake and Anderton, though they may help you pass a module at university, only Sloman is going to make the grade!

A great book for those new to economics, 28 Jun 2005
A good book for people in their first year at uni- must have and helped me out a lot

economics, 16 Oct 2003
this book was well worth the money, it came in useful n many occasions during the module at university. It is well detailed and saved plenty of time doing extra research as it had the appropriate notes avaliable

Compact book which does not clearly describe topics, 29 Jan 2000
This book is the recommended title for the first year of BA Social Science, Economics 1 module. I found it rather difficult to find relevant information, also confusing when using it for revision and clarification on a particular subject area. Preferred to use Stanlake - more user friendly, yet basic - ideal for a first year.

What can I say?, 30 Aug 2008
There is no way that I can criticize this book. Bernanke is the Governor of the Federal Reserve and I am not, which there are good reasons for.

However, this book is his PhD thesis on the Great Depression of 1929 - 1934. Hence it is written as such and is relatively theoretical. Personally, unless you have a university background in economics, I would skip this book.

If you are interested in economics, by all means do give it a go. The book is extremely interesting in as much as it attempts to explain the causes of the Great Depression. Most economists are taught, teach and write about equilibia. Bernanke has chosen to write about a disequilibrium, which is much more challenging and even more interesting.

A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

One of the best trading books out there, 11 Apr 2008
This book really changed my approach to trading as it gives an invaluable traders view into the world of trading. John Carter is a full-time trader and fully understands just as much about the psychological aspect of trading as the technical. He gives a fascinating 'insiders' perspective on trading, he explains why some technical tools work really well, then at other times the same tools don't work at all, what causes the markets to act in the way they do, and how to devise a trading strategy that works for you.

John Carter gives a very honest appraisal of the world of trading, with some excellent insights into trader pyschology, as well as some superb and proven technical analysis techniques that he himself uses very successfully.

a highly recommended trading bible, 19 May 2007
John Carter is a good teacher. His book 's not only covering some of his strategies but also giving you an idea of the reason why they work [ why the markets move the way they do]. In addition to this, he gives you a business plan and a money management plan, without over optimistic forecast.
Carter is obviously not the funniest guy on earth and his book is not the easiest if you are an absolute beginner in trading. But if you take the time to study his strategies and you follow his advice, you are probably on your way to become a very good trader. His views are realistic & honnest, something rare among trading mentors & other gurus in this profession.
A recommended buy if you are committed to trading.

Good Book ... However, 08 Nov 2006
This books is good, however I think we as traders need to focus on more concrete trading strategies instead trying to know a little about everything.

Personally I like to trade based on momentum because my exposure to the markt is less and I can take advantage of stocks with out spending to much time in front of a computer wondering or speculating more than i have to.

It's no secret that certain momentum stocks bring the posibility of gaining as much as 100% on the same trading day. Some may only rise 10% on a few minutes, which means that you could roughly make a cool $1000 on a $10,000 investment on the same day.

The problem is that if you don't know how to choose those stocks and handle them while limiting your risk, you won't even get close to making a few profits.

Fortunatly some sites on the web can help you with effective and proven momentum trading strategies. One of those sites that can show you how to pick

I highly recommend it, 20 Oct 2006
This is a great book for day trading and swing trading. I have made a decent some of money just by using a few of the strategies in Carter's book. What is also brilliant about this book is the abundant number of examples that Carter uses to justify his strategies.

A very comprehensive read, 08 Sep 2006
As a relatively new trader, I have a library of trading books all focusing on specific aspects of trading. MTT is as comprehensive a trading book as I have read, covering not only specific trading strategies that I have begun using in my trading, but also an excellent section on developing a business plan - an area that I've not seen covered in any trading book. Reminding ones self when you enter the trading game that it's a business that needs as much planning as any other business seems so obvious and yet is probably overlooked by the majority of aspiring traders. I refer to the book daily and would highly recommend this to both beginners and advanced traders alike.

Its awesome, 17 May 2006
Don't read any other text books on economics unless you want to cross reference, other textbooks tend to be somewhat poor, like Stanlake and Anderton, though they may help you pass a module at university, only Sloman is going to make the grade!

A great book for those new to economics, 28 Jun 2005
A good book for people in their first year at uni- must have and helped me out a lot

economics, 16 Oct 2003
this book was well worth the money, it came in useful n many occasions during the module at university. It is well detailed and saved plenty of time doing extra research as it had the appropriate notes avaliable

Compact book which does not clearly describe topics, 29 Jan 2000
This book is the recommended title for the first year of BA Social Science, Economics 1 module. I found it rather difficult to find relevant information, also confusing when using it for revision and clarification on a particular subject area. Preferred to use Stanlake - more user friendly, yet basic - ideal for a first year.

What can I say?, 30 Aug 2008
There is no way that I can criticize this book. Bernanke is the Governor of the Federal Reserve and I am not, which there are good reasons for.

However, this book is his PhD thesis on the Great Depression of 1929 - 1934. Hence it is written as such and is relatively theoretical. Personally, unless you have a university background in economics, I would skip this book.

If you are interested in economics, by all means do give it a go. The book is extremely interesting in as much as it attempts to explain the causes of the Great Depression. Most economists are taught, teach and write about equilibia. Bernanke has chosen to write about a disequilibrium, which is much more challenging and even more interesting.

useful course work book, 09 Apr 2002
This is definitely a book for those on a course rather than wanting a just good read or overview of current thought on economic strategy and modelling.
As someone on a distance learning MBA, the use of applied case studies make it very relevant. All the exercises make it easy for tutors to recommend
The CD ROM is worth the cost of the book alone

Good Book...., 26 Jan 2001
As I am studying a business studies degree, I found this book very useful although I am only studying economics for one semester. It covers all the basics and relates it all to the business environment. Even though it was an economics books, it was specifically written for a business student.

A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

One of the best trading books out there, 11 Apr 2008
This book really changed my approach to trading as it gives an invaluable traders view into the world of trading. John Carter is a full-time trader and fully understands just as much about the psychological aspect of trading as the technical. He gives a fascinating 'insiders' perspective on trading, he explains why some technical tools work really well, then at other times the same tools don't work at all, what causes the markets to act in the way they do, and how to devise a trading strategy that works for you.

John Carter gives a very honest appraisal of the world of trading, with some excellent insights into trader pyschology, as well as some superb and proven technical analysis techniques that he himself uses very successfully.

a highly recommended trading bible, 19 May 2007
John Carter is a good teacher. His book 's not only covering some of his strategies but also giving you an idea of the reason why they work [ why the markets move the way they do]. In addition to this, he gives you a business plan and a money management plan, without over optimistic forecast.
Carter is obviously not the funniest guy on earth and his book is not the easiest if you are an absolute beginner in trading. But if you take the time to study his strategies and you follow his advice, you are probably on your way to become a very good trader. His views are realistic & honnest, something rare among trading mentors & other gurus in this profession.
A recommended buy if you are committed to trading.

Good Book ... However, 08 Nov 2006
This books is good, however I think we as traders need to focus on more concrete trading strategies instead trying to know a little about everything.

Personally I like to trade based on momentum because my exposure to the markt is less and I can take advantage of stocks with out spending to much time in front of a computer wondering or speculating more than i have to.

It's no secret that certain momentum stocks bring the posibility of gaining as much as 100% on the same trading day. Some may only rise 10% on a few minutes, which means that you could roughly make a cool $1000 on a $10,000 investment on the same day.

The problem is that if you don't know how to choose those stocks and handle them while limiting your risk, you won't even get close to making a few profits.

Fortunatly some sites on the web can help you with effective and proven momentum trading strategies. One of those sites that can show you how to pick

I highly recommend it, 20 Oct 2006
This is a great book for day trading and swing trading. I have made a decent some of money just by using a few of the strategies in Carter's book. What is also brilliant about this book is the abundant number of examples that Carter uses to justify his strategies.

A very comprehensive read, 08 Sep 2006
As a relatively new trader, I have a library of trading books all focusing on specific aspects of trading. MTT is as comprehensive a trading book as I have read, covering not only specific trading strategies that I have begun using in my trading, but also an excellent section on developing a business plan - an area that I've not seen covered in any trading book. Reminding ones self when you enter the trading game that it's a business that needs as much planning as any other business seems so obvious and yet is probably overlooked by the majority of aspiring traders. I refer to the book daily and would highly recommend this to both beginners and advanced traders alike.

Its awesome, 17 May 2006
Don't read any other text books on economics unless you want to cross reference, other textbooks tend to be somewhat poor, like Stanlake and Anderton, though they may help you pass a module at university, only Sloman is going to make the grade!

A great book for those new to economics, 28 Jun 2005
A good book for people in their first year at uni- must have and helped me out a lot

economics, 16 Oct 2003
this book was well worth the money, it came in useful n many occasions during the module at university. It is well detailed and saved plenty of time doing extra research as it had the appropriate notes avaliable

Compact book which does not clearly describe topics, 29 Jan 2000
This book is the recommended title for the first year of BA Social Science, Economics 1 module. I found it rather difficult to find relevant information, also confusing when using it for revision and clarification on a particular subject area. Preferred to use Stanlake - more user friendly, yet basic - ideal for a first year.

What can I say?, 30 Aug 2008
There is no way that I can criticize this book. Bernanke is the Governor of the Federal Reserve and I am not, which there are good reasons for.

However, this book is his PhD thesis on the Great Depression of 1929 - 1934. Hence it is written as such and is relatively theoretical. Personally, unless you have a university background in economics, I would skip this book.

If you are interested in economics, by all means do give it a go. The book is extremely interesting in as much as it attempts to explain the causes of the Great Depression. Most economists are taught, teach and write about equilibia. Bernanke has chosen to write about a disequilibrium, which is much more challenging and even more interesting.

useful course work book, 09 Apr 2002
This is definitely a book for those on a course rather than wanting a just good read or overview of current thought on economic strategy and modelling.
As someone on a distance learning MBA, the use of applied case studies make it very relevant. All the exercises make it easy for tutors to recommend
The CD ROM is worth the cost of the book alone

Good Book...., 26 Jan 2001
As I am studying a business studies degree, I found this book very useful although I am only studying economics for one semester. It covers all the basics and relates it all to the business environment. Even though it was an economics books, it was specifically written for a business student.

fred's being proved right, 01 Sep 2008
With UK house prices now crashing and many experts now foreseeing falls of up to 40% it looks like Fred Harrison is spot on with his predictions so far. He seems to be one of the few who have got the timing of the bubble bursting just right.

High on opinions, Low on substance - buy something else, 09 Mar 2008
hmmm. not an impressive read. The Author alleges to build a case to 'prove' his 18 year economic cycle theory. The 'proof' offered is poor and not convincing. I had hoped for much more than the repeated Mantra of the 18 year cycle, I get the feeling that if he states it enough as fact, then it must be true. Having recently read "The Black Swan" by Taleb, then 2010 was a real disappointment.

I suppose I should have submitted this review after reselling my copy on Amazon. oops.

My Very Own Crystal Ball, 26 Dec 2007
A very interesting read. I purchased this book in mid 2006 and so far everything that was predicted has come true. According to Harrison we are in for two tough years in the property market. 2008 and 2009 will see a downturn, however, come 2010 the market will once again turn. Currently I would love to move into a larger house but believe you me until January 2010 I'm staying put.

Scarily accurate so far, 17 Oct 2007
I read this book 6 months ago, and in the past few months have started to see signs that suggest the author is correct in his suppositions. An essential read for anyone considering buying a property in 2007-2008.

The coming depression - how low will he go ?, 21 Aug 2006
As a prominent proponent of the Land Value Tax it is intriguing to find that Fred Harrison comes down on the side of both private ownership and economic growth. For him the value of the land is essentially as a material resource and this distinction forms the basis of his thorough analysis of the housing market in the context of a modern capitalist economy. Alan Greenspan and Gordon Brown are criticised for their failure to acknowledge the effect of land speculation on modern predicitve methods. For all his detailed analysis of the cyclical trends of boom and bust he nevertheless maintains that economics is not an exact science.

A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

One of the best trading books out there, 11 Apr 2008
This book really changed my approach to trading as it gives an invaluable traders view into the world of trading. John Carter is a full-time trader and fully understands just as much about the psychological aspect of trading as the technical. He gives a fascinating 'insiders' perspective on trading, he explains why some technical tools work really well, then at other times the same tools don't work at all, what causes the markets to act in the way they do, and how to devise a trading strategy that works for you.

John Carter gives a very honest appraisal of the world of trading, with some excellent insights into trader pyschology, as well as some superb and proven technical analysis techniques that he himself uses very successfully.

a highly recommended trading bible, 19 May 2007
John Carter is a good teacher. His book 's not only covering some of his strategies but also giving you an idea of the reason why they work [ why the markets move the way they do]. In addition to this, he gives you a business plan and a money management plan, without over optimistic forecast.
Carter is obviously not the funniest guy on earth and his book is not the easiest if you are an absolute beginner in trading. But if you take the time to study his strategies and you follow his advice, you are probably on your way to become a very good trader. His views are realistic & honnest, something rare among trading mentors & other gurus in this profession.
A recommended buy if you are committed to trading.

Good Book ... However, 08 Nov 2006
This books is good, however I think we as traders need to focus on more concrete trading strategies instead trying to know a little about everything.

Personally I like to trade based on momentum because my exposure to the markt is less and I can take advantage of stocks with out spending to much time in front of a computer wondering or speculating more than i have to.

It's no secret that certain momentum stocks bring the posibility of gaining as much as 100% on the same trading day. Some may only rise 10% on a few minutes, which means that you could roughly make a cool $1000 on a $10,000 investment on the same day.

The problem is that if you don't know how to choose those stocks and handle them while limiting your risk, you won't even get close to making a few profits.

Fortunatly some sites on the web can help you with effective and proven momentum trading strategies. One of those sites that can show you how to pick

I highly recommend it, 20 Oct 2006
This is a great book for day trading and swing trading. I have made a decent some of money just by using a few of the strategies in Carter's book. What is also brilliant about this book is the abundant number of examples that Carter uses to justify his strategies.

A very comprehensive read, 08 Sep 2006
As a relatively new trader, I have a library of trading books all focusing on specific aspects of trading. MTT is as comprehensive a trading book as I have read, covering not only specific trading strategies that I have begun using in my trading, but also an excellent section on developing a business plan - an area that I've not seen covered in any trading book. Reminding ones self when you enter the trading game that it's a business that needs as much planning as any other business seems so obvious and yet is probably overlooked by the majority of aspiring traders. I refer to the book daily and would highly recommend this to both beginners and advanced traders alike.

Its awesome, 17 May 2006
Don't read any other text books on economics unless you want to cross reference, other textbooks tend to be somewhat poor, like Stanlake and Anderton, though they may help you pass a module at university, only Sloman is going to make the grade!

A great book for those new to economics, 28 Jun 2005
A good book for people in their first year at uni- must have and helped me out a lot

economics, 16 Oct 2003
this book was well worth the money, it came in useful n many occasions during the module at university. It is well detailed and saved plenty of time doing extra research as it had the appropriate notes avaliable

Compact book which does not clearly describe topics, 29 Jan 2000
This book is the recommended title for the first year of BA Social Science, Economics 1 module. I found it rather difficult to find relevant information, also confusing when using it for revision and clarification on a particular subject area. Preferred to use Stanlake - more user friendly, yet basic - ideal for a first year.

What can I say?, 30 Aug 2008
There is no way that I can criticize this book. Bernanke is the Governor of the Federal Reserve and I am not, which there are good reasons for.

However, this book is his PhD thesis on the Great Depression of 1929 - 1934. Hence it is written as such and is relatively theoretical. Personally, unless you have a university background in economics, I would skip this book.

If you are interested in economics, by all means do give it a go. The book is extremely interesting in as much as it attempts to explain the causes of the Great Depression. Most economists are taught, teach and write about equilibia. Bernanke has chosen to write about a disequilibrium, which is much more challenging and even more interesting.

useful course work book, 09 Apr 2002
This is definitely a book for those on a course rather than wanting a just good read or overview of current thought on economic strategy and modelling.
As someone on a distance learning MBA, the use of applied case studies make it very relevant. All the exercises make it easy for tutors to recommend
The CD ROM is worth the cost of the book alone

Good Book...., 26 Jan 2001
As I am studying a business studies degree, I found this book very useful although I am only studying economics for one semester. It covers all the basics and relates it all to the business environment. Even though it was an economics books, it was specifically written for a business student.

fred's being proved right, 01 Sep 2008
With UK house prices now crashing and many experts now foreseeing falls of up to 40% it looks like Fred Harrison is spot on with his predictions so far. He seems to be one of the few who have got the timing of the bubble bursting just right.

High on opinions, Low on substance - buy something else, 09 Mar 2008
hmmm. not an impressive read. The Author alleges to build a case to 'prove' his 18 year economic cycle theory. The 'proof' offered is poor and not convincing. I had hoped for much more than the repeated Mantra of the 18 year cycle, I get the feeling that if he states it enough as fact, then it must be true. Having recently read "The Black Swan" by Taleb, then 2010 was a real disappointment.

I suppose I should have submitted this review after reselling my copy on Amazon. oops.

My Very Own Crystal Ball, 26 Dec 2007
A very interesting read. I purchased this book in mid 2006 and so far everything that was predicted has come true. According to Harrison we are in for two tough years in the property market. 2008 and 2009 will see a downturn, however, come 2010 the market will once again turn. Currently I would love to move into a larger house but believe you me until January 2010 I'm staying put.

Scarily accurate so far, 17 Oct 2007
I read this book 6 months ago, and in the past few months have started to see signs that suggest the author is correct in his suppositions. An essential read for anyone considering buying a property in 2007-2008.

The coming depression - how low will he go ?, 21 Aug 2006
As a prominent proponent of the Land Value Tax it is intriguing to find that Fred Harrison comes down on the side of both private ownership and economic growth. For him the value of the land is essentially as a material resource and this distinction forms the basis of his thorough analysis of the housing market in the context of a modern capitalist economy. Alan Greenspan and Gordon Brown are criticised for their failure to acknowledge the effect of land speculation on modern predicitve methods. For all his detailed analysis of the cyclical trends of boom and bust he nevertheless maintains that economics is not an exact science.

A Must Read!, 22 Apr 2004
This excellent, short, clear book should be part of everyone's referencelibrary, particularly those who wish to understand standard conservativeeconomic thought. The distinctions author Thomas Sowell draws betweenpolitical and economic logic should become a valuable part of each voter'smental apparatus. Writing to educate the general reader, not to furtherinstruct the sophisticated economist, the author advocates minimalgovernment interference. He calls for as little regulation as possible,mainly because regulations have unintended and usually undesirableeconomic consequences when seen with a long-range perspective. Sowell'sconcise, easy-to-read style cuts through the jargon of most economicdiscussions to lay bare the underlying, plain heartwood. It is easy toquibble here and there. Sowell doesn't offer lots of statistics andback-up material. And, he seems to argue against individual economicdecision making when he tilts a drug pricing discussion into a sermonagainst Americans buying medicine at low Canadian prices. However, we findthat his book stands on its merits nonetheless, as long as you understandthat the author has a political - as well as an economic - point of view.

Helpful for not too-mathematical economics courses, 07 Nov 2001
If you study an economics course that is more related to social sciences than maths, this is one of the best books for you.
It may look too big, but it is very useful

An essential book for anyone with an interest in Economics., 06 Oct 2001
I brought this grudgingly because I was ordered to by my Alevel Economics teacher, but I have found it an amazingly good read. Not only is it interesting and fairly easy to read but I think it is also essential for anyone studying Economics. As the title suggests it doesn't just go through the theory but it applies economics to real life situations which makes some abstract concepts, such as implicit and explicit costs (which I had never understood until now), a lot easier to grasp. Unlike other Economics books I have been forced to read by my teacher, it does not require reading four times before the information sinks in. I found myself enjoying reading the sections I read and even reading further on than I needed! All in all this book should be the main reference book for anyone who is studying or interested in Economics.

A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

One of the best trading books out there, 11 Apr 2008
This book really changed my approach to trading as it gives an invaluable traders view into the world of trading. John Carter is a full-time trader and fully understands just as much about the psychological aspect of trading as the technical. He gives a fascinating 'insiders' perspective on trading, he explains why some technical tools work really well, then at other times the same tools don't work at all, what causes the markets to act in the way they do, and how to devise a trading strategy that works for you.

John Carter gives a very honest appraisal of the world of trading, with some excellent insights into trader pyschology, as well as some superb and proven technical analysis techniques that he himself uses very successfully.

a highly recommended trading bible, 19 May 2007
John Carter is a good teacher. His book 's not only covering some of his strategies but also giving you an idea of the reason why they work [ why the markets move the way they do]. In addition to this, he gives you a business plan and a money management plan, without over optimistic forecast.
Carter is obviously not the funniest guy on earth and his book is not the easiest if you are an absolute beginner in trading. But if you take the time to study his strategies and you follow his advice, you are probably on your way to become a very good trader. His views are realistic & honnest, something rare among trading mentors & other gurus in this profession.
A recommended buy if you are committed to trading.

Good Book ... However, 08 Nov 2006
This books is good, however I think we as traders need to focus on more concrete trading strategies instead trying to know a little about everything.

Personally I like to trade based on momentum because my exposure to the markt is less and I can take advantage of stocks with out spending to much time in front of a computer wondering or speculating more than i have to.

It's no secret that certain momentum stocks bring the posibility of gaining as much as 100% on the same trading day. Some may only rise 10% on a few minutes, which means that you could roughly make a cool $1000 on a $10,000 investment on the same day.

The problem is that if you don't know how to choose those stocks and handle them while limiting your risk, you won't even get close to making a few profits.

Fortunatly some sites on the web can help you with effective and proven momentum trading strategies. One of those sites that can show you how to pick

I highly recommend it, 20 Oct 2006
This is a great book for day trading and swing trading. I have made a decent some of money just by using a few of the strategies in Carter's book. What is also brilliant about this book is the abundant number of examples that Carter uses to justify his strategies.

A very comprehensive read, 08 Sep 2006
As a relatively new trader, I have a library of trading books all focusing on specific aspects of trading. MTT is as comprehensive a trading book as I have read, covering not only specific trading strategies that I have begun using in my trading, but also an excellent section on developing a business plan - an area that I've not seen covered in any trading book. Reminding ones self when you enter the trading game that it's a business that needs as much planning as any other business seems so obvious and yet is probably overlooked by the majority of aspiring traders. I refer to the book daily and would highly recommend this to both beginners and advanced traders alike.

Its awesome, 17 May 2006
Don't read any other text books on economics unless you want to cross reference, other textbooks tend to be somewhat poor, like Stanlake and Anderton, though they may help you pass a module at university, only Sloman is going to make the grade!

A great book for those new to economics, 28 Jun 2005
A good book for people in their first year at uni- must have and helped me out a lot

economics, 16 Oct 2003
this book was well worth the money, it came in useful n many occasions during the module at university. It is well detailed and saved plenty of time doing extra research as it had the appropriate notes avaliable

Compact book which does not clearly describe topics, 29 Jan 2000
This book is the recommended title for the first year of BA Social Science, Economics 1 module. I found it rather difficult to find relevant information, also confusing when using it for revision and clarification on a particular subject area. Preferred to use Stanlake - more user friendly, yet basic - ideal for a first year.

What can I say?, 30 Aug 2008
There is no way that I can criticize this book. Bernanke is the Governor of the Federal Reserve and I am not, which there are good reasons for.

However, this book is his PhD thesis on the Great Depression of 1929 - 1934. Hence it is written as such and is relatively theoretical. Personally, unless you have a university background in economics, I would skip this book.

If you are interested in economics, by all means do give it a go. The book is extremely interesting in as much as it attempts to explain the causes of the Great Depression. Most economists are taught, teach and write about equilibia. Bernanke has chosen to write about a disequilibrium, which is much more challenging and even more interesting.

useful course work book, 09 Apr 2002
This is definitely a book for those on a course rather than wanting a just good read or overview of current thought on economic strategy and modelling.
As someone on a distance learning MBA, the use of applied case studies make it very relevant. All the exercises make it easy for tutors to recommend
The CD ROM is worth the cost of the book alone

Good Book...., 26 Jan 2001
As I am studying a business studies degree, I found this book very useful although I am only studying economics for one semester. It covers all the basics and relates it all to the business environment. Even though it was an economics books, it was specifically written for a business student.

fred's being proved right, 01 Sep 2008
With UK house prices now crashing and many experts now foreseeing falls of up to 40% it looks like Fred Harrison is spot on with his predictions so far. He seems to be one of the few who have got the timing of the bubble bursting just right.

High on opinions, Low on substance - buy something else, 09 Mar 2008
hmmm. not an impressive read. The Author alleges to build a case to 'prove' his 18 year economic cycle theory. The 'proof' offered is poor and not convincing. I had hoped for much more than the repeated Mantra of the 18 year cycle, I get the feeling that if he states it enough as fact, then it must be true. Having recently read "The Black Swan" by Taleb, then 2010 was a real disappointment.

I suppose I should have submitted this review after reselling my copy on Amazon. oops.

My Very Own Crystal Ball, 26 Dec 2007
A very interesting read. I purchased this book in mid 2006 and so far everything that was predicted has come true. According to Harrison we are in for two tough years in the property market. 2008 and 2009 will see a downturn, however, come 2010 the market will once again turn. Currently I would love to move into a larger house but believe you me until January 2010 I'm staying put.

Scarily accurate so far, 17 Oct 2007
I read this book 6 months ago, and in the past few months have started to see signs that suggest the author is correct in his suppositions. An essential read for anyone considering buying a property in 2007-2008.

The coming depression - how low will he go ?, 21 Aug 2006
As a prominent proponent of the Land Value Tax it is intriguing to find that Fred Harrison comes down on the side of both private ownership and economic growth. For him the value of the land is essentially as a material resource and this distinction forms the basis of his thorough analysis of the housing market in the context of a modern capitalist economy. Alan Greenspan and Gordon Brown are criticised for their failure to acknowledge the effect of land speculation on modern predicitve methods. For all his detailed analysis of the cyclical trends of boom and bust he nevertheless maintains that economics is not an exact science.

A Must Read!, 22 Apr 2004
This excellent, short, clear book should be part of everyone's referencelibrary, particularly those who wish to understand standard conservativeeconomic thought. The distinctions author Thomas Sowell draws betweenpolitical and economic logic should become a valuable part of each voter'smental apparatus. Writing to educate the general reader, not to furtherinstruct the sophisticated economist, the author advocates minimalgovernment interference. He calls for as little regulation as possible,mainly because regulations have unintended and usually undesirableeconomic consequences when seen with a long-range perspective. Sowell'sconcise, easy-to-read style cuts through the jargon of most economicdiscussions to lay bare the underlying, plain heartwood. It is easy toquibble here and there. Sowell doesn't offer lots of statistics andback-up material. And, he seems to argue against individual economicdecision making when he tilts a drug pricing discussion into a sermonagainst Americans buying medicine at low Canadian prices. However, we findthat his book stands on its merits nonetheless, as long as you understandthat the author has a political - as well as an economic - point of view.

Helpful for not too-mathematical economics courses, 07 Nov 2001
If you study an economics course that is more related to social sciences than maths, this is one of the best books for you.
It may look too big, but it is very useful

An essential book for anyone with an interest in Economics., 06 Oct 2001
I brought this grudgingly because I was ordered to by my Alevel Economics teacher, but I have found it an amazingly good read. Not only is it interesting and fairly easy to read but I think it is also essential for anyone studying Economics. As the title suggests it doesn't just go through the theory but it applies economics to real life situations which makes some abstract concepts, such as implicit and explicit costs (which I had never understood until now), a lot easier to grasp. Unlike other Economics books I have been forced to read by my teacher, it does not require reading four times before the information sinks in. I found myself enjoying reading the sections I read and even reading further on than I needed! All in all this book should be the main reference book for anyone who is studying or interested in Economics.

The best undergraduate micro textbook ever, 25 May 2007
I cannot stress how good this book is. The material in the text will take you up to your final year of undergraduate study but it not at all presented in an esoteric way, a basic understanding of calculus is sufficient. I chanced upon this book in my univeristy library, good job becuase it is shadowed in prominence by market leaders such as varian which are inferior to this book in every possible way. Buy this book and you wont look back I never really used any other and came out with a 1st.

Good, 27 Oct 2003
A very good text, suitable for undergraduates in their final 2 years of their degree. This is much more advanced than other texts, and draws upon a lot of mathematics, so be prepared for this. Is especially good for game theory and contracts, as well as other topics.

Classic, 28 Jul 2003
First, I cannot believe people are still using Varian. MWG has far more exercises, far more challenging exercises and doing those exercises will help you prepare for your final exams/prelims. I find that too many of the questions in Varian are too easy and not probing enough. Some are harder, but generally the level of questions that is set on exams that I have taken in my graduate program is considerably more sophisticated than Varian. Generally, I'd say you need to get at least 65 percent of the "B" questions in MWG right to do well in a major graduate program.

Second, MWG does not require much math. Really only calculus and a teeny bit of linear algebra. The style is mathematical, however. If you think axiomatically, in terms of proofs, of suppositions and contradictions, you will love this book. Yet it also develops your economic intuition quite well. The questions at the back do not test your mathematical ability; quite often, a clever verbal argument or graphical exposition will do. But yes the style is highly logical. But that's what I like about microeconomics.

Macro is a different matter, since there is just so much "mess". I think Sargent and Ljungqvist is perhaps as close as they come in developing a tools-based approach to Macro. I hate Macro.

Third, I'd say that in the summer before your first year, and then over winter break and before the prelims (if you're in the states) or in the review period leading up to finals (for those in England) if you obtain the solutions manual and then just proceed to do as many problems as you possibly can from MWG, even on a bad day you can do quite reasonably on your exam/prelim. Most professors seem to filch questions from the book!

There are some flaws. The game theory section is presented a bit too formally (!) and you'd be better using Gibbons to develop your intuition and just trying some of the exercises in MWG after that. And the section on production, the firm's problem, profit maximisation- it's too esoteric.

Primarily I am basing my assessment on (a) pedagogical approach, (b) relevance to exams and problem sets. MWG generally hits the mark except for the minor defects noted above.

Compare it with other GRADUATE texts, 09 Dec 1999
I did so, considering Varian's Microeconomic Analysis and Kreps' A Course In Microeconomic Theory as alternatives. The level (and coverage) of math is the same, but if you're looking for some economic meaning beyond this it's the only place where you can find it. The other two give you no chance.

You should keep in mind that the target audience of this book is first year GRADUATE courses, and this is very clearly stated by the authors, but as an undergrad I found it a lot more readable than the other two. Although, if you want an introductory text, it's not the best address.

I used to think that courses taught at famous universities can't be a lot better than courses taught elsewhere. But with this book I could make the difference.

the best econ textbook ever, 11 Jul 1999
Certainly the best treatment of microeconomics, I don't think anything is going to be able to surpass it in the many years ahead. IMHO, it is much easier to understand than Varian's text (though for those who have had some undergraduate econ it may be the other way around). I wish there were something like this book for macro as well :)

A look at things through the eyes of an economist., 08 Oct 2008
This book is a general interest book- and it certainly is interesting. The book, for anyone looking for an entertaining read, will like it. In a nutshell, the book takes a look at all sorts of things in society, from crack gangs to parenting, and then attempts to make sense of them by applying econonmic principles. According to the book, economics is really the study of incentives, and so using this kind of angle, the book comes up with answers to why things work the way they do.

A book that's hard to put down, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for a more simplistic explanation of what motivates people and gives them incentives to do what they do.

Ho hum not very interesting application of numerical data to sociology, 26 Aug 2008
I really can't see why this book attracted much interest. It's a collection of not very interesting observations, some obvious (children of rich parents do better than children of poor parents, estate agents are more interested in their commissions than in getting you the best price for your house), others tendentious (the crime statistics prove that more adding police reduces crime, IQ is hereditary). By and large the authors' opinions and observations are middle-of-road conservative, with some liberalism on race issues. Very little of this is about economics, just the application of some minute degree of numerical rigour to social issues. I'd skip it if I were you.

Fun & interesting, 17 Aug 2008
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).

I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.

If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one, 13 Aug 2008
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.

I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.

Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.

Fun, informative read, 16 Jun 2008
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.

English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.

Totally recommended

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