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Ever wonder what it really means when the Fed raises or lowers interest rates? Our guest, Charles J. Wheelan explains how it all works in his new book, "Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science." Wheelan says the book is not a dummy guide, but written for smart people who either never studied economics or have only a vague recollection of doing so. Wheeler also writes for the Economist magazine. www.wwnorton.com. Originally aired 10/4/2002.