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by P. J. O'Rourke (Author) "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..." (more)
Key Phrases: asymmetrical information, Hong Kong, United States, Wall Street (more...)
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A conservative, prosperous, American journalist gadding around the world laughing at all the ways less successful nations screw up their economy--this might not sound like the recipe for a great read, unless you're Rush Limbaugh, but if that journalist is P.J. O'Rourke you can be sure that you'll enjoy the ride even if you don't agree with the politics. Although Eat the Rich is subtitled A Treatise on Economics, O'Rourke spends relatively few pages tackling the complexities of monetary theory. He's much happier when flying from Sweden to Hong Kong to Tanzania to Moscow, gleefully recording every economic goof he can find. When he visits post-Communist Russia and finds a country that is as messed up by capitalism as it was by Communism, O'Rourke mixes jokes about black-market shoes with disturbing insights into a nation on the verge of collapse. P.J. O'Rourke is more than a humorist, he's an experienced international journalist with a lot of frequent-flyer miles, and this gives even his funniest riffs on the world's problems the ring of truth. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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What is it that makes one person rich and another poor? It's a tough question and not one generally suited to laughs, but P.J. O'Rourke--in the audio version of his ironic and insightful book, Eat the Rich--is a master at finding humor in the most unlikely places. Here he travels from Wall Street to Russia, Hong Kong to Cuba on an immensely entertaining quest for economic enlightenment. It's an educational journey wrapped in hilarity, which is especially enjoyable when heard in the surprisingly deep, resonant voice of the author himself. (Running time: three hours, two cassettes) --George Laney --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press; 1st Pbk. Ed edition (July 23, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0871137607
  • ISBN-13: 978-0871137609
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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