Russ Roberts is a research fellow at Stanford and author of several books on economics including The Price of Everything: A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity. He hosts the award-winning weekly podcast EconTalk.
Russ Roberts Books
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How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life
Russ Roberts
An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness
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Listen to the Intro00:00What's How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life about?
How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life revives the work of the influential economist and philosopher, Adam Smith – especially his groundbreaking book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments. The author applies Smith’s ideas to modern life, showing us how to become happier and more virtuous people, improving our relationships with those around us and ultimately even changing the world!
Who should read How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life?
- Anyone who wants to find a path to fulfillment and happiness
- Anyone who wants to apply classic philosophy to their own life
- Anyone who thinks Adam Smith was just an economist
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What's Wild Problems about?
Wild Problems (2022) is an exploration of decision-making, particularly when it comes to the thornier issues of life that can have the deepest impact. Although the modern world offers algorithms and practical approaches to doing so, calculations are not always the best way to a life well lived.
Who should read Wild Problems?
- Anyone interested in philosophy
- People at the threshold of making major life decisions like marriage or a geographical move
- Anyone struggling with becoming more decisive
