The Logic of Life

A compelling exploration of everyday economics, "The Logic of Life" by renowned author Tim Harford, presented here in a Good condition paperback edition. Building on the success of "The Undercover Economist," this book delves into the 'new economics' of rational choice theory, demonstrating its profound relevance to a wide array of human behaviors and societal phenomena. Harford shows how seemingly irrational decisions – from drug addiction and street crime to suburban sprawl and workplace injustices – can be understood through an economic lens. Through engaging stories and a broad narrative sweep, the book transitions from intimate personal choices to the logic governing families, neighborhoods, corporations, and entire cities. "The Logic of Life" offers a fresh perspective, inviting readers to see the world in a new, economically informed way, explaining everything from why your boss is overpaid to the recovery of a city post-disaster. This thought-provoking work challenges conventional wisdom and reveals the hidden rationality in our lives.

• Author: Harford, Tim
• Publisher: Abacus
• Year: 2009
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9780349120416