Basic Mathematics for Economists vs Flying Blind: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Economics, Business

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Basic Mathematics for Economists Mike Rosser · 2003 ★★★★☆ 3.8 514 pages · ≈ 9 h 31 m · Moderate

Economics students will welcome the new edition of this excellent textbook. Mathematics is an integral part of economics and understanding basic concepts is vital. Given that many students come into economics courses…

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Flying Blind Peter Robison · 2021 ★★★★☆ 4.2 333 pages · ≈ 6 h 10 m · Moderate

A fast-paced look at the corporate dysfunction--the ruthless cost-cutting, toxic workplaces, and cutthroat management--that contributed to one of the worst tragedies in modern aviation Boeing is a century-old titan of…

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The verdict

Readers rate Flying Blind highest: Flying Blind 4.2 · Basic Mathematics for Economists 3.8.
Flying Blind is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Basic Mathematics for Economists.
Flying Blind has the widest readership — 4453 ratings behind its score.
Flying Blind runs the darker storyline; Basic Mathematics for Economists stays the lighter read.

How to choose

Want a one-evening read? Flying Blind ≈ 6h vs 9h for Basic Mathematics for Economists In the mood for something dark? Flying Blind a darker storyline than Basic Mathematics for Economists Want something lighter? Basic Mathematics for Economists an easier tone than Flying Blind

Scores by source

	Basic Mathematics for Economists	Flying Blind
Goodreads	3.9 (19)	4.2 (4453)
Hardcover	—	4.3 (17)
Apple Books	—	4.5 (80)

Reception

	Basic Mathematics for Economists	Flying Blind
Ratings	19	4453
Editions	13	5
Citations	14	—
Want to read	—	6086
Reading it now	—	610
Written reviews	—	474
Wikipedia attention	—	37
Pages	514	333

Questions readers ask

Which is rated higher: Basic Mathematics for Economists or Flying Blind?

Flying Blind has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Flying Blind 4.2/5, Basic Mathematics for Economists 3.8/5).

Which is shorter to read: Basic Mathematics for Economists or Flying Blind?

Flying Blind is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Flying Blind (333 pages, ≈ 6 h 10 m); Basic Mathematics for Economists (514 pages, ≈ 9 h 31 m).

Which is harder to read: Basic Mathematics for Economists or Flying Blind?

Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Basic Mathematics for Economists: Moderate; Flying Blind: Moderate.