Tim Harford Books
Tim Harford is an English economist, journalist and bestselling author. His long-running column “The Undercover Economist” illuminates the underlying principles of everyday economics. His other bestselling books include The Logic of Life and Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure.
What's The Undercover Economist about?
The Undercover Economist explains how economics defines our lives. From the price of a cappuccino to the amount of smog in the air, everything is tied to economics. The book shows us how economists understand the world and how we can benefit from a better understanding of economic systems.
Who should read The Undercover Economist?
- Students of economics
- Anyone who wants to reduce their daily shopping bills
- Anyone interested in how economics affects our everyday lives
What's Messy about?
Messy (2016) is all about order and tidiness, or rather, why they’re overrated. These blinks explain how a preoccupation with neatness can stand between us and success, how messiness can boost creativity and why everyone should embrace a little disorder.
Who should read Messy?
- Anyone who’s afraid of messiness
- Entrepreneurs looking for a creative spark
- Professionals who are wary of improvisation
What's The Data Detective about?
The Data Detective (2021) is a smart, practical guide to understanding the ways in which statistics – and our reactions to them – distort and obscure reality. Using psychological research and illuminating examples, it reveals some of the ways our brains influence how we see data and statistics and how we draw incorrect conclusions as a result. By picking apart our cognitive biases and misconceptions, we gain the ability to see data, and in turn, the world, for what it really is.
Who should read The Data Detective?
- News and social media addicts
- Avid consumers of scientific articles and research
- Anyone who regularly comes into contact with data or statistics
The Undercover Economist Strikes Back
What's The Undercover Economist Strikes Back about?
The Undercover Economist Strikes Back by Tim Harford is a thought-provoking book that delves into the complexities of modern economics. Through real-life examples and engaging storytelling, Harford uncovers the hidden principles behind everyday economic phenomena. From the price of coffee to the global financial crisis, this book offers a fresh perspective on how economics shapes our world.
Who should read The Undercover Economist Strikes Back?
- Those curious about the hidden economic forces that shape our lives
- Readers interested in understanding complex macroeconomic concepts in an accessible way
- Individuals who want to make more informed decisions in their personal and professional finances