{"product_id":"the-undercover-economist-strikes-back","title":"The Undercover Economist Strikes Back by Tim Harford","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"b7s95x\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eThe Undercover Economist Strikes Back\u003c\/em\u003e — Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eThe Undercover Economist Strikes Back\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTim Harford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"175\"\u003enon-fiction economics book\u003c\/strong\u003e that explains how economic thinking can be used to understand everyday life and global issues. The book breaks down complex economic ideas—such as markets, incentives, game theory, inequality, and productivity—into simple, real-world examples that are easy to relate to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eHarford explores questions like why some policies succeed while others fail, how prices reflect hidden information, and how human behavior often deviates from purely “rational” economic models. He also discusses financial crises, development, and decision-making, showing how economic principles influence everything from personal choices to government policy. The tone is accessible and often humorous, aiming to make economics practical rather than abstract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cdpqva\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e✍️ About the Author \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTim Harford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a British economist, journalist, and broadcaster. He writes a long-running column for the \u003cem data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e and is known for making economics understandable to general audiences. He also hosts BBC radio programs such as \u003cem data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eMore or Less\u003c\/em\u003e, which focuses on data, statistics, and evidence-based analysis. Harford’s work blends storytelling with economic reasoning to help readers think more clearly about the\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276846952705,"sku":"25NPGILDU-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/81vNLRxBneL._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1696417963","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-undercover-economist-strikes-back","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}