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I had one fundamental question about economics: Why do some places prosper and thrive while others just suck? It's not a matter of brains. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, and informative, Dec 31 2009

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S. Springer "Shane Springer" (Cave Springs, AR, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eat the Rich (Hardcover)

This book could not be funnier. COULD NOT BE FUNNIER.

And, to top that off, you can (or at least, dear reader, I did) learn a ton between the tears of laughter.

I have tried previously in the course of my professional life to learn a little economics here and there, but more has stuck with me from this book than from all my prior efforts. I believe you will have the same response, whether you are liberal, conservative, or whatever -- (he really doesn't have that much of a prejudice one way or another in this book, or at least he loses it as the book progresses). Not to be missed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best works, Jun 11 2002

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LanPB01 "LanPB01" (North Carolina United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eat the Rich (Paperback)

In addition to being very funny, this book contains some very useful theories and teachings on economics. Its main premise should be taken to heart by everyone - let's all agree to limit the government, and its vast interference in our lives, as much as possible.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Enjoyable, May 30 2002

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Redmund K. Sum (Los Altos, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eat the Rich (Paperback)

P. J. O�¿rourke is hilarious. He has the unique gift of being able to entertain while writing about a serious subject. Now of course you cannot take what he writes as a serious thesis, but most certainly you will enjoy reading his book, and learn interesting tidbits through his narration of many of the many places he visited.

An interesting experience of reading O�¿rourke is that even though his writings are full of humor and hyperbole, you are never confused about what the facts are. Another thing is that by scrutinizing what he wrote about one particular place that I happen to know very well, I can say that he captured the essence of the place quite masterfully in a dozen pages or so. And I feel quite comfortable that he would do a similarly good job for me for the places that I don�¿t know.

O�¿rourke offers his insights as he narrates his experience and observations. They are quite instructive and succinct. Overall, the few evenings I spend reading his book have been among the most enjoyable and educational ones I have had.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Irreverent entertainment, but with useful tidbits.
This is an irreverent look at capitalism in various forms, as much a (not uninteresting) travelogue as an economic critique as he describes his impressions of Wall Street,... Read more

Published on Mar 13 2002 by Emil L. Posey

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but nowhere near what it claims
A funny, witty and well-written book but lacks the incisiveness it claims. Obviously you are not expecting a treatise on economics. Read more

Published on Jan 4 2002 by Swajit Rath