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The Undercover Economist

Book • 2011

The Undercover Economist provides a fresh explanation of the modern economy, using examples from various aspects of life, such as the pricing of coffee, the challenges of buying a used car, and the impact of globalization.

The book illuminates how economists think and how their insights can help readers make better decisions in their daily lives.

It covers topics including demand-supply interactions, market failures, externalities, and international trade, all presented in non-technical terms.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Tim Harford as his first book, written years before his interview with

Steven Levitt .

“I love being the person who doesn’t know anything” - Why Steven Levitt has swapped academia for podcasting

Mentioned by Johnny Dymond as one of

Tim Harford 's books.

The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook, with Tim Harford, Part One

Recommended by

Steve Levitt as one of his favorite books.

15. Tim Harford: “If You Can Make Sure You're Not An Idiot, You've Done Well.”

Mentioned by Alex Tabarrok as a genius at storytelling and presenting complex ideas simply.

The Undercover Economist Strikes Back: How to Run — or Ruin — an Economy

Mentioned by the podcast host as the main subject of the episode, detailing its content and the author's background.

The Undercover Economist: Decoding the Mysteries of Our Economy

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Steve Glaveski as one of

Tim Harford 's previous books.

Episode #104: The Undercover Economist, Tim Harford, talks Messy (part 1)

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Tyler Cowen as one of

Tim Harford 's books.

Tim Harford on Persuasion and Popular Economics

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Tim Harford in the context of discussing the economics and math behind the world.

Three Things That Made the Modern Economy

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