Dear undercover economist : the very best letters from the 'Dear Economist' column

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Title:

Author:

Harford, Tim, 1973-

ISBN:

9781408701546

9781408701553

Personal Author:

Harford, Tim, 1973-

Publication Information:

London : LIittle, Brown, 2009.

Physical Description:

179 p. ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Introduction : can economics make you happier? -- Should I fake my orgasms : love and dating -- How to spend your lottery win : work, school and money -- Efficient protocols for the lavatory seat : family life -- How to fool a wine snob : food, drink and entertainment -- Email scams, odd socks and the existence of God : miscellaneous queries.

Subject Term:

Economics.

Economics -- Psychological aspects.

Conduct of life -- Economic aspects.

Economics -- Popular works.

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Summary

Are there tangible benefits in flossing? Is it wrong to fake orgasms? What does the perfect online dating ad look like? Should we bother doing the ironing? Is it really impossible to buy the perfect Christmas gift? (Other than this book, of course.)

Economists might not be the first people you would think of to give you advice on such diverse areas as parenting, the intricacies of etiquette or the dark arts of seduction. But for years bestselling author Tim Harford has been doing just that: answering the most challenging questions in his brilliant column, where he uses the tools of economics to give practical advice about everyday dilemmas, conundrums and concerns. From family rows and the stock market to buying socks or speed dating, you'll find within these pages a witty - and of course rational - explanation for almost everything you ever wanted to know about life.