The logic of life : the rational economics of an irrational world / Tim Harford.
The logic of life : the rational economics of an irrational world / Tim Harford.
The logic of life : the rational economics of an irrational world / Tim Harford.
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New York : Random House, c2008.
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N339/ 113
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiv, 255 p. ; 25 cm.
Contents
Introducing the logic of life -- Las Vegas -- Is divorce underrated? -- Why your boss is overpaid -- In the neighbourhood -- The dangers of rational racism -- The world is spiky -- Rational revolutions -- A million years of logic.
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Introducing the logic of life --
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Las Vegas --
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Is divorce underrated? --
4
Why your boss is overpaid --
5
In the neighborhood --
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The dangers of rational racism --
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The world is spiky --
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Rational revolutions --
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A million years of logic.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Random House, c2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2008.
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Summary
"In this book, Harford argues that life is logical after all. Under the surface of everyday insanity, hidden incentives are at work, and Harford shows these incentives emerging in the most unlikely places." "Using tools ranging from animal experiments to supercomputer simulations, an ambitious new breed of economist is trying to unlock the secrets...
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The logic of life : the rational economics of an irrational world / Tim Harford.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-244) and index.
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c2008.
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N339/ 113
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ISBN
1400066425 (alk. paper)
9781400066421 (alk. paper)
DDC
339
MMS ID
991023802179702626
