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In this entertaining and enlightening book, Tim Harford, the award-winning journalist and author of The Undercover Economist, explores the hidden logic behind human behavior. From the surprising insights of an ambitious new breed of economist to the stories of people who defied expectations, Harford shows how incentives play a crucial role in shaping our lives. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the hidden logic behind human behavior.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics/Finance
Authors: Tim Harford
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