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The Undercover Economist

By: Tim Harford
Narrated by: Cameron Stewart
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 Ever wondered why the gap between rich and poor nations is so great, or why it's so difficult getting a foot on the property ladder, or how to outwit Starbucks? This audiobook offers the hidden story behind these and other questions, as economist Tim Harford reveals how supermarkets, airlines, and coffee chains, to name just a few, are vacuuming money from our wallets. Written with a light, humorous touch but backed up by the latest economic research, this eye-opening book exposes the forces that shape our day-to-day lives, often without our knowing it.©2006 Tim Harford (P)2007 Hachette Audio Economics

Critic Reviews

"A playful guide to the economics of everyday life, and as such is something of an elder sibling to Steven Levitt's wild child, the hugely successful Freakonomics." ( The Economist)
"This is a book to savour." ( The New York Times)
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Powerful explanation of how economics makes or kills us. Explains basic economic theory illustrated with lots of examples, very well written and narrated, entertaining to listen to, sometimes gripping when the human dimension of the stories shines through. Written in 2005, all the more required reading now, 2019, in the current climate of Brexit and Trumpian isolationism.

Required reading

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I recommend it! It was a pleasant all rounder economic dissertation. I plan to listen to it a 2nd time!

Interesting audio-book.

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Loved this book, and the facts and business cases presented explain how economics work in our complex world. Highly recommended!

An Economics Lesson made fun!

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