ID | 012844 |
Call Number | 330.90511/HAR |
Title Proper | Undercover economist |
Language | ENG |
Author | Harford, Tim |
Publication | London, Abacus, 2006. |
Description | x, 278p White Spine |
Note | If you ever wondered why the gap between rich and poor nations is so great, why it's so difficult to get a foot on the property ladder or why you can't buy a decent second-hand car, this book offers the hidden story behind forces that shape our day-to-day lives. A lively and witty guide to the economics of everyday life, written by one of the foremost economic thinkers of this generation. |
Note | Who pays for your coffee? What supermarkets don't want you to know Perfect markets and the world of 'truth' Crosstown traffic The inside story Rational insanity The men who knew the value of nothing Why poor countries are poor Beer, chips and globalisation How China grew rich Notes |
Standard Number | 9780349119854 |
Price. Qualification | £8.99(Pb) |
Classification Number | 330.90511 |
Key Words | Economics ; IBDP ; Business ; Econmic history - 1990 ; Current affairs - 1990 ; Wealth distribution ; Consumer behaviour ; Consumer expectations |