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      The Logic Of Life: Uncovering the New Economics of Everything

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      A dazzling application of new economic theories to the world around us - by the author of THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST

      Truly eye-opening . . . There is almost no situation that Harford cannot dissect with his sharp economist''s tools . . . economics has never been this coo...

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      Product ID:9780349120416
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Logic Of Life
      Subtitle:Uncovering the New Economics of Everything
      Authors:Author: Tim Harford
      Page Count:288
      Subjects:Economic theory and philosophy, Economic theory & philosophy
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      A dazzling application of new economic theories to the world around us - by the author of THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST

      Truly eye-opening . . . There is almost no situation that Harford cannot dissect with his sharp economist''s tools . . . economics has never been this cool'' NEW STATESMAN

      If humans are so clever, why do we smoke and gamble, or take drugs, or fall in love? Is this really rational behaviour? And how come your idiot boss is so overpaid? In fact, the behaviour of even the unlikeliest of individuals - prostitutes, drug addicts, racists and revolutionaries - complies with economic logic, taking into account future costs and benefits, even if we don''t quite realise it. We are rational beings after all.


      Imprint Name:Abacus
      Publisher Name:Little, Brown Book Group
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2009-03-05

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      Weight204 g
      Dimensions197 × 137 × 20 mm