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Name: Dear undercover economist
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Author: Tim Harford

📘 Dear undercover economist by Tim Harford

In *Dear Undercover Economist*, Tim Harford draws on the authors’ popular Financial Times columns to offer clear, engaging answers to routine questions that perplex modern life. From the cost of happiness to the most efficient supermarket line, he uses economic reasoning to explain why socks vanish, how to pick the best time to settle down, and whether cities can be greener than farms. The book is organized by topic, making it approachable and entertaining, and Harford’s blend of humor and insight provides a practical perspective on everyday dilemmas.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management

Authors: Tim Harford

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