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      Unconventional Wisdom: Adventures in the Surprisingly True

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      Another bestselling collection of astonishing explainers from The Economist.
      The world can be an amazing place if you know the right questions to ask: How much does a ghost reduce a house''s value? How are winemakers responding to climate change? How much should you tip you...

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      Product ID:9781788166133
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Unconventional Wisdom
      Subtitle:Adventures in the Surprisingly True
      Authors:Author: Tom Standage
      Page Count:272
      Subjects:Society and Social Sciences, Society & social sciences, Economics, Finance, Business and Management, Mathematics and Science, Economics, finance, business & management, Mathematics & science
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      Another bestselling collection of astonishing explainers from The Economist.
      The world can be an amazing place if you know the right questions to ask: How much does a ghost reduce a house''s value? How are winemakers responding to climate change? How much should you tip your Uber driver? Should your dog fear Easter more than fireworks? The keen minds of The Economist love to look beyond everyday appearances to find out what really makes things tick. In this latest collection of The Economist Explains, they have gathered the weirdest and most counter-intuitive answers they''ve found in their endless quest to explain our bizarre world. Take a peek at some Unconventional Wisdom - and pass it on! The world only gets more amazing when discoveries are shared.
      Imprint Name:Economist Books
      Publisher Name:Profile Books Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2020-11-05

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      Weight262 g
      Dimensions294 × 202 × 28 mm