MODERN ECONOMIC ISSUES The Great Courses: Business & Economics

Whaples provides an outstanding survey course in the myriad issues defining the global economy today. Thirty-six lectures cover a range of topics—from inflation and unemployment to organ shortages and overeating. Whaples brings the listener into the classroom and into the mysteries that make the science of economics so exciting. His lecture style is ideal for audio. There is no sense of white board images lost or body language enhancements missed. He has an excellent understanding of his medium and his audience. The thirty-minute segments make this perfect for commuters whose interests range from local to global economic issues. It's also a great refresher for managers and leaders of all stripes who need an update on where their businesses—and the world—are going, and why. M.C. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2008]