He terminado de leer este interesante libro de TIm Harford sobre “la economía de las pequeñas cosas”.
Un libro que debería ser complemento en las clases de Microeconomía y Macroeconomía en la Universidad.
The Undercover Economist busca explicar los fenómenos de la vida diaria que son sucesos económicos de una manera fácil y entretenida.
Who really makes money from fair trade coffee? Why is it impossible to buy a decent second hand car? How do the Mafia make money from laundries when street gangs pushing drugs don’t? Who really benefits from immigration? Looking at familiar situations in unfamiliar ways, The Undercover Economistis a fresh explanation of the fundamental principles of the modern economy, illuminated by examples from the booming skyscrapers of Shanghai to the sleepy canals of Bruges.
The Undercover Economist is a rare specimen: a book on economics that will enthrall its readers. Beautifully written and argued, it brings the power of economics to life. This book should be required reading for every elected official, business leader, and university student.
Steven D. Levitt, Professor of Economics, University of Chicago; author of Freakonomics: A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything
Harford writes like a dream – and is also one of the leading economic thinkers of his generation. From his book I found out why there’s a Starbucks on every corner, what Bob Geldof needs to learn to make development aid work properly, and how not to get duped in an auction. Reading The Undercover Economist is like spending an ordinary day wearing X-ray goggles.
David Bodanis, Author of E=mc2 and Electric Universe
Most people think economics is boring, difficult and irrelevant. In fact, economics is fascinating, comprehensible and highly relevant. As Tim Harford demonstrates brilliantly in this enjoyable book, the powerful underlying ideas of economics can, in the hands of the right person, illuminate every aspect of the world we inhabit.
Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times; author of Why Globalization Works
Un libro de lectura obligada para economistas y no economistas.
Voy a escribir un post sintetizando lo más importante por capítulo, pero me tomará algunos días poder concluir esta tarea.
Hasta que lo hago, les sugiero conseguir el libro y empezar a disfrutar de una amena lectura. Yo lo compré en Supermaxi, debe haber en todas las librerías.