A Student's Guide to Economics (Isi Guides to the Major Disciplines)

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Summary: An Inspired Introduction
Review: The late Paul Heyne was one of this century's finest economics educators. His ECONOMIC WAY OF THINKING is justifiably renowned for being crystal clear, and his classroom instruction is famous.

This short book, published posthumously, is the best 100-page-or-less introduction to economics and the economic way of thinking that I've ever read. Possessing a poet's economy and skill with words, Heyne conveys not only the basic tenents of modern economics, but he goes a long way toward explaining their historical origins.

The reader also sees on display in this monograph Paul Heyne's truly deep insight to economics and its subject matter. Indeed, to explain economics as clearly, consisely, and beautifully as Heyne does requires a wisdom so profound that few economists ever come close to possessing it and the understanding that it makes possible. Paul Heyne possessed such wisdom and understanding in abundance.

Even professional economists will gain by reading this book -- despite its being accessible to almost any reader.

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Summary: Helped much
Review: This little book helped me understand economics much more than before.