When to Rob a Bank: A Rogue Economist's Guide to the World
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Business & Economics
Format
Paperback
Pages
400
Language
English
Published
May 26, 2016
Publisher
Penguin
ISBN-10
0141980982
ISBN-13
9780141980980
Description
In a thought-provoking blend of economics and unconventional wisdom, two sharp minds delve into the quirky nature of human decision-making and societal norms. Drawing on real-life anecdotes and data-driven insights, they explore the absurdities that often govern everyday choices, revealing how seemingly irrational behaviors can lead to profound outcomes.
Readers are taken on a wild ride through various scenarios that challenge conventional thinking, from the motives behind crime to the complexities of trust and incentives. The authors dissect familiar economic principles and apply them to bizarre situations, inviting readers to reconsider what they know about choice and consequence. With a playful tone, they uncover the hidden patterns that shape human actions, making them both enlightening and entertaining.
By weaving together humor and serious analysis, they invite readers to engage critically with the world around them. Each chapter serves as a window into the surprising links between morality, economic theory, and the unexpected ways people navigate life’s challenges.
Readers are taken on a wild ride through various scenarios that challenge conventional thinking, from the motives behind crime to the complexities of trust and incentives. The authors dissect familiar economic principles and apply them to bizarre situations, inviting readers to reconsider what they know about choice and consequence. With a playful tone, they uncover the hidden patterns that shape human actions, making them both enlightening and entertaining.
By weaving together humor and serious analysis, they invite readers to engage critically with the world around them. Each chapter serves as a window into the surprising links between morality, economic theory, and the unexpected ways people navigate life’s challenges.
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