The Armchair Economist
University of Rochester's Department of Economics is taught by Steven E. Landsburg. He is the author of The Big Questions, The Armchair Economist and More Sex Is Safer Sex. He has contributed articles to Slate, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. In Rochester, New York, he resides.
In this revised and updated edition of his wildly successful book, Steven Landsburg addresses a wide range of challenging themes by applying economic theory to today's most pressing issues, including:
- Why are seatbelts so dangerous?
- Why do famous people promote products?
- Why are execs who failed paid so much?
- Who should foot the bill for oil disaster cleanup?
- Are budget deficits important?
- How is employee safety detrimental to them?
- Why is the local foods movement flawed?
- Who among the wealthy is exempt from taxes?
- Why is increased unemployment occasionally beneficial?
- Why are dry cleaner prices higher for women?
- Why are there so many setbacks in life?
This new edition of The Armchair Economist transforms the timeless concepts of economic theory into specific solutions that you can use to overcome the obstacles of modern life, whether these questions are ones you've always wondered about or ones you've never even considered asking.
Author: Steven E. Landsburg
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