The Logic of Life : The Rational Economics of an Irrational World (Paperback)

from ivirago

Very good, in a similar vein to his first. I thought there were quite a few interesting ideas and I must say that the length of this book was just right - having just finished it, I'm not so tired of the subject that I don't want to go and have a good think about it!

from jimocracy

This was a very fascinating book that looks at many facets of human history from an economist's point of view. I always appreciate the social scientific side of economics than the financial one. The author did a great job keeping the reader engaged and interested.

from piersanti

Well-written, but the writer's style was a little annoying (clearly, he "knows everything").

from vguy

Revealing surprising, optimistic, well-argued, and funny. Cities are the centres of creativity & wealth (no surprise) but also of efficiency, ecological efficiency and tax revenue. How minorities (eg farmers in rich countries, ) bag all the cream: it's not worth any individual's while to try to c...

from ashishg

In his tongue in cheek style, Tim Harford explains why Economics is logic of life. A recommended reading for everyone along with his previous book (Undercover Economist), in order, for everyone.