The undercover economist Tim Harford

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: BODANIS
Format: Book
Published: London : Little Brown , 2006
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504 0 0 |a Ever wondered why the gap between rich and poor nations is so great, or why it's so difficult getting a foot on the property ladder, or how to outwit Starbucks? This book offers the hidden story behind these and other question, as economist Tim Harford reveals how supermarkets, airlines and coffe chains-to name just a few-are vacuuming money from our wallets. written with a light, humorous touch but backed up by the latest economic research, this eye-opening book delightfully exposes the forces that shape ourday-to-day lives, often without our knowing it. 
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