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marialianou's review against another edition
5.0
Ένα εξαιρετικό βιβλίο για την οικονομία. Ευκολοδιάβαστο, κατανοητό και επιμορφωτικό.
anatl's review
3.0
An interesting and riveting introduction to economics, alas with a very strong political bias which I found troubling at times. Because of the format I didn't expect anything other than a superficial skimming of subjects enough to wet your interest. However, if this was a more serious book I would have been at arms about certain reductions and inaccuracies.
meepelous's review
4.0
A really great introduction to the history of the western economy on any number of levels, Economix is also just a really great example of how to write good graphic nonfiction IMHO as well. One of the only real drawbacks was the fact that it was so extremely western centric.
Otherwise, Goodwin does a really great job of making his biases pretty clear so the reader can largely draw their own conclusions. I really appreciated, for instance, that the author is also visually represented as the narrator. I also liked how he drew a distinction between when he summarised what people said and when the dialog was a direct quote. On top of that Goodwin also resisted the urge to really call anyone much of an idiot, and his representation of most persons and businesses was focused more on discussing who truly benefits from different policies and laws rather than saying people who may agree with him are smart and people who disagree are dumb. That said, I'm pretty well totally on board for this one so I'm not the target of any potential judgement here.
As far as the art goes, I did feel like Dan E. Burr did take advantage of the medium more than some and less than others. I was impressed by a number of visual explanations
Otherwise, Goodwin does a really great job of making his biases pretty clear so the reader can largely draw their own conclusions. I really appreciated, for instance, that the author is also visually represented as the narrator. I also liked how he drew a distinction between when he summarised what people said and when the dialog was a direct quote. On top of that Goodwin also resisted the urge to really call anyone much of an idiot, and his representation of most persons and businesses was focused more on discussing who truly benefits from different policies and laws rather than saying people who may agree with him are smart and people who disagree are dumb. That said, I'm pretty well totally on board for this one so I'm not the target of any potential judgement here.
As far as the art goes, I did feel like Dan E. Burr did take advantage of the medium more than some and less than others. I was impressed by a number of visual explanations
blkmymorris's review
3.0
A brief guide to American economics from a liberal perspective. Prior to 1950s it's pretty good, but it has a clear bias when talking about everythig after 1950s. I admit that I got lost a few times but it is a difficult subject. I think he misconstrues some non-economics events like the press, but it's a good starter guide.
d0rkyc0rky's review
5.0
This should be required reading for every single person in high school - even younger. I have struggled for years grasping all the policies I've heard of, what the interest rate impacts and why, how history influenced the economy and vice versa, how different world economies interact with one another, and generally comprehending a complex subject matter. This book is informative, approachable, and has an extremely important message.
lizwiz's review
5.0
Made economics fascinating and understandable, no higher praise than that right?