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Daryl Fairweather, "Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work" (U Chicago Press, 2025)

New Books in Economics

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Economics in Everyday Life

This chapter explores the influence of a popular economics book on public understanding while contrasting it with the speaker's more personal approach to economic advice. The speaker shares their journey from aspiring engineer to economics advocate, emphasizing microeconomic insights that empower individual decision-making. Through discussions of negotiations and the complexities of game theory, the chapter illustrates how personal experiences and strategic information can shape effective choices.

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