I picked up these lectures as I was slogging my way through Capital in the 21st Century, this year's surprise best seller by award winning economist Thomas Piketty. Where Capital was obtuse, hard to understand, rambling, these lectures were clear, focused, and enlightening. After finishing these lectures, my understanding of Economics, from basic principles like supply and demand, to more subtle issues, like government policy with regard to trade deficits, grew dramatically. Not only does he present the theories clearly and concisely, he gives current examples and adds in a touch of humor. Highly, highly recommended. I'm looking forward to listening to more lectures by this professor. ( )

Course Lecture Titles

http://minneapolisfed.org/pubs/region/97-06/book.cfm
this is for 3rd edition:
http://www.teach12.com/ttc/assets/coursedescriptions/550.asp?id=550&d=Econom...