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Review from an economics amateur 8/17/2008 Delivery and Book Condition: Excellent. No issues with delivery Content: I am newbee to economics. Only taken one course about supply and demand in economics in my 8 years of engineering studies Reason I bought this book was after hearing the controversial statements about oil being the reason for the Iraq war. I seem to be getting interested in the concepts of economics Haven't still finished it completely yet but the book keeps me on the edge talking about concepts that I am relatively unaware of; how american politics work, what role federal reserve plays, Alan Greenspans experiences in his job, world events (like fall of communism, fall of the berlin wall to name a few) and so on. This book is all about capitalism and its pros For someone who is comparatively more versed with world events and economics in general, this book may not be that appealing; that's assuming one is looking to explore in more indepth Closing note: After listening to the audio book, I would recommend buying a book and reading it instead to absorb everything, especially to newbees like me Thank You. Was this review helpful?
A good insight to Macroeconomics 7/18/2008 I purchased the CDs to listen in my car while I commute to learn more about Global and Macroeconomics. While it was not a classroom education it was well worth the time and money. The first several CDs cover Mr. Greenspan's early life and give a great deal of insight into how his views developed. They are very light, laced with dry (but quite amusing) humor and move along very quickly. Upon learning of his close friendship with Ayn Rand, much of his manner and opinion comes into clear focus. Namely, Mr. Greenspan is a unapologetic Free Market Capitalist. His arena is Global Macroeconomics and he embraces "Creative Destruction" wholeheartedly. While he does address the hardships of this, it is in a purely pragmatic approach. I get the feeling he does care about the socioeconomic fallout but this is not the purpose of these CDs. The middle CDs are sometimes difficult for a lay person to follow but are worth repeating to gain a better understanding. His explanations of Developing Markets, Populism, and the demise of Central Planning are very detailed and interesting. I found I enjoyed the last CDs the most as they address current global uncertainties. The spike in oil prices, the fall of the dollar, accounting scandals, changing labor markets, and need to address energy consumption. You may not agree with him on principal but he presents solid arguments in his favor. I recommend this collection to lay people interested in gaining a better understanding of Global macroeconomics and, oddly, those opposed to Globalization. While the latter may sound odd Mr. Greenspan presents his argument clearly and concisely. There are no vaguaries in his points and this allows reasoned response to to these issues. Thank You. Was this review helpful?
Simply one of the best audio books out there 4/28/2008 It's so good to see how a man like Greenspan looks at things, his approach, and charicter. I strongly recommend Thank You. Was this review helpful?
A glimps through the eyes of an expert 4/24/2008 If you are fascinated by economics, then this is the book for you. If you are not fascinated by economics, this book is still for you. It provides a global perspective about some of the forces that move our world, and some insights into the developement of the people who are/were ultimately in a position to influence the world. Thank You. Was this review helpful?
Audio Quality of Book 4/8/2008 I actually love this book. I ordered it in hardcover first and then cancelled it and ordered it on CD figuring I would be able to get to it much quicker as an audio read in the car. My intention was correct and the content of this book is definitely worth reading. However, the audio is so uneven, especially after the biographical chapters, that it is completely distracting. I found myself having to rewind several times to get past the changes in the narrator's sound and inflection. This occurs more often in the midst of chapters and tracks than in chapter breaks. I wasn't overall crazy about the narrator, but, I believe this has more to do with the editing and producing of the disk. The narrator probably read some passages more than once and they spliced together the "best" takes. It's horrible. Do yourself a favor and read the printed version. I would give that four stars on content alone. It might have been interesting to hear Greenspan's own voice as I believe the narrator wasn't always in understanding of the text. Thank You. Was this review helpful?
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