--- product_id: 12637225 title: "Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life" brand: "david d. friedman" price: "€ 66.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12637225-hidden-order-the-economics-of-everyday-life store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life **Brand:** david d. friedman **Price:** € 66.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life by david d. friedman - **How much does it cost?** € 66.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12637225-hidden-order-the-economics-of-everyday-life) ## Best For - david d. friedman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david d. friedman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life ## Images ![Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZyUA8pc-L.jpg) ![Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515k8qQF4+L.jpg) ![Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312LRSH40fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ not so good *by C***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 2, 2005* This book, written by the son of a legendary economist, is an attempt to explain, in reader-friendly fashion, some basic principles of macro- and microeconomics.Well, there's something you should know up front: this book contains numerous unpleasant and confusing graphs and charts that the author uses in his explanations. There. I said it.Because of this, you really have to ask if this book is the wisest purchase for your needs.I'm one of those people who don't believe it is possible to teach economics meaningfully without resorting to unpleasant graphs and charts.But if you agree with me, what would you be doing with this book? It's not more engagingly written than your average college textbook; its examples are quite standard; and, because it is a paperback, many critical ideas are missing.If you're looking for a engaging and reader-friendly book that'll teach you about economics WITHOUT graphs and charts, well . . . I guess I would recommend either Buchholz's "From Here to Economy," or Wheelan's "Naked Economics," both well-known, helpful, and (as of this writing) reasonably current.However, if you need to learn some economics and have (quite sensibly) resigned yourself to the inevitability of charts and graphs, I would just go ahead with a solid freshman textbook: Slavin's "Economics" (8th Ed.) could not be more student-friendly, while Mankiw's highly-regarded "Principles of Macroeconomics" (3rd Ed.) is less so but superlative in every way.As it is, since Friedman's little book is not noticeably cleverer, better-written, or more innovative than other books of its kind, the only advantage it seems to offer is its convenient paperback size, which makes it more conducive for reading in the tub. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is a lot better than Freakonomics. *by A***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 4, 2006* Economics for the laypersons has become the topic "du jour." This book written nearly a decade ago before economics became hot far surpasses its successors such as "Freakonomics." David Friedman does not dumb down economics like the others. Other reviewers who had at least a rudimentary interest in economics really enjoyed it. A few others who confused economics with their own political views predictably got frustrated with it. Economics is not always intuitive. As a result, several reviewers thought the author made mistakes regarding the graphs on page 29, or the example on housing on page 35. I reread these passages carefully. The author is accurate, it is just that these economics concepts are counter-intuitive. And, contrary to Steve Levitt in "Freakonomics" David Friedman did not shy away from tackling the inherent complexity in economics.The book gives you a good foundation in both macro and microeconomics. Very early in the book he introduces and graphs demand and supply curves, marginal costs and revenue curves, utility functions. His coverage of international trade, taxation, subsidies, rent control is excellent. Along the way, you will also learn about investment theory and corporate finance. Friedman explains how the Efficient Market Hypothesis applies not only to stocks but freeway traffic and supermarket lines.Friedman also gives full credit and fleshes out the ideas from the founders of modern economics, including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Alfred Marshall. This is unlike Steve Levitt in "Freakonomics" who truly believed he was the first economist to tackle every day issues forgetting that economics is the science of understanding everyday behavior to begin with.For further reading, if you want to pursue an econ refresher I recommend an actual textbook: "Principles of Economics" by Gregory Mankiw. This is a textbook with a hip and humorous attitude. The Economist, the British magazine, raved about it when it came out. I also recommend Gary Becker's "The Economics of Life", and Steve Landsburg's "The Armchair Economist." ### ⭐⭐⭐ Incoherent *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 15, 2019* The author is a genius. It is clear. But trying to think and write with 4 ideas in a page is just too much. I will try again but there are much better books. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12637225-hidden-order-the-economics-of-everyday-life](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12637225-hidden-order-the-economics-of-everyday-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*