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The Undercover Economist

by Tim Harford
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The Undercover Economist
The Undercover Economist

Clear Eye-opening insights into the mysteries of the economy.

Recommendation: - This book is a must-read for anyone curious about how the economy works. Tim Harford provides a fresh perspective on familiar situations, showcasing the hidden forces that shape our daily lives. From the secret economics of coffee to the truth behind immigration, "The Undercover Economist" will leave you with a newfound understanding of the world around you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Undercover Economist

by Tim Harford
$8.90
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ISBN: 9780349119854
Authors: Tim Harford
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Politics, Economics, Business, Personal Development
Related Topics: Social Science, Money, Business, Finance, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 28034 readers)

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Who makes most money from the demand for cappuccinos early in the morning at Waterloo Station? Why is it impossible to get a foot on the property ladder? How does the Mafia make money from laundries when street gangs pushing drugs don’t? Who really benefits from immigration? How can China, in just fifty years, go from the world’s worst famine to one of the greatest economic revolutions of all time, lifting a million people out of poverty a month? Looking at familiar situations in unfamiliar ways, The Undercover Economist is a fresh explanation of the fundamental principles of the modern economy, illuminated by examples from the streets of London to the booming skyscrapers of Shanghai to the sleepy canals of Bruges. Leaving behind textbook jargon and equations, Tim Harford will reveal the games of signals and negotiations, contests of strength and battles of wit that drive not only the economy at large but the everyday choices we make.
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Clear Eye-opening insights into the mysteries of the economy.

Recommendation: - This book is a must-read for anyone curious about how the economy works. Tim Harford provides a fresh perspective on familiar situations, showcasing the hidden forces that shape our daily lives. From the secret economics of coffee to the truth behind immigration, "The Undercover Economist" will leave you with a newfound understanding of the world around you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.