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Author Harford, Tim, 1973-

Title The logic of life : the rational economics of an irrational world / Tim Harford.

Publication Info. New York : Random House, [2008]
©2008

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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Stacks  HB74.P8 H375 2008    Available  ---
Edition 1st ed.
Description xiv, 255 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-244) and index.
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.
Summary Analyzes the underlying economic logic behind seemingly irrational behavior, explaining how people are responding to future costs and benefits and how socially tragic outcomes have their roots in individually rational decisions.
Subject Economics -- Psychological aspects.
Economics -- Psychological aspects.
Rational expectations (Economic theory)
Rational expectations (Economic theory)
ISBN 9781400066421 alkaline paper
1400066425 alkaline paper