The Undercover Economist
Tim Harford
10 people recommended it in 9 threads, 2007–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
It's a great introduction to the way economy shapes our lives and choices. You will never drink coffee or sit in a queue the same way after reading it.
This book very much changed my understanding of home international finance worked and why.
The Undercover Economist is quite a fun read and very accessible to the layperson:
I agree, it lays out many economic concepts in easily understandable form for persons new to the subject.
Where it comes up
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