| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
288 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
An examination of how scarcity--and our flawed responses to it--shapes our lives, our society, and our culture. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The scarcity mindset. Focusing and tunneling ; The bandwidth tax -- Scarcity creates scarcity. Packing and slack ; Expertise ; Borrowing and myopia ; The scarcity trap ; Poverty -- Designing for scarcity. Improving the lives of the poor ; Managing scarcity in organizations ; Scarcity in everyday life -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Supply and demand.
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Supply and demand. |
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Scarcity.
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Scarcity. |
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Decision making.
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Decision making. |
| Added Author |
Shafir, Eldar.
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| ISBN |
9780805092646 (hardback) |
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0805092641 (hardback) |
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