Displaying 1 of 1 2008 Format: Book Author: Harford, Tim, 1973- Title: The logic of life : the rational economics of an irrational world / Tim Harford. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Random House, ©2008. Description: xiv, 255 pages ; 25 cm Summary: Analyzes the underlying economic logic behind seemingly irrational behavior, explaining how people are responding to future costs and benefits and how socially tragic outcomes have their roots in individually rational decisions. Subjects: Economics -- Psychological aspects. Rational expectations (Economic theory) Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-244) and index. Contents: Introducing the logic of life -- Las Vegas -- Is divorce underrated? -- Why your boss is overpaid -- In the neighbourhood -- The dangers of rational racism -- The world is spiky -- Rational revolutions -- A million years of logic. Web Site: Sample text Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2007030233 ISBN: 9781400066421 1400066425 9780812977875 0812977874 9781400066421 Other Number: 159822206 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 209667 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 339 Harford Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
