Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails
Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018224
Book • Nonfiction
2018
Adult
16+ years
1250L
Super Short Summary
In Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails, Yanis Varoufakis explains economic concepts in an accessible manner. Through a series of letters to his daughter, Varoufakis discusses the history and mechanics of capitalism, illuminating its complexities and shortcomings to promote a deeper understanding of the global economic system.
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Talking to My Daughter About the Economy by Yanis Varoufakis is praised for simplifying complex economic concepts and engaging storytelling, making it accessible to a broad audience. However, some critics find it occasionally oversimplified and lacking depth in economic analysis. Overall, it effectively sparks interest in economic discussions among readers.
Who Should Read Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails?
A reader who enjoys Talking to My Daughter About the Economy is curious about economics, appreciates accessible storytelling, and seeks to understand capitalism’s impact. Similar to readers of Freakonomics, they embrace simplified explanations of complex ideas without needing extensive prior knowledge.
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Book • Nonfiction
2018
Adult
16+ years
1250L
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