
Tim Harford is an English economist, journalist, and author who explains economics, statistics, and decision-making for broad audiences. He is best known for The Undercover Economist, his Financial Times columns, and presenting BBC Radio 4’s More or Less, helping popularize economic thinking through accessible books, commentary, and broadcasting.
Tim Harford was born in Kent in 1973 and educated at Aylesbury Grammar School before going to Brasenose College, Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics and later returned for an MPhil in economics. Economics was not initially his settled path; he has recalled nearly dropping the subject as an undergraduate before continuing with it. Early work at Shell and at the World Bank gave him a practical view of institutions, incentives and development. A decisive professional turn came when he joined the Financial Times in 2003 as the first Peter Martin Fellow and, after a period at the International Finance Corporation, returned to the paper in 2006. There he developed the accessible explanatory voice that became closely associated with “The Undercover Economist.” ((https://www.the-independent.com/news/people/profiles/tim-harford-the-man-who-gives-geeks-a-good-name-8783644.html?utm_source=openai))

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Master statistics with 10 rules to erase biases and understand the world through data.

Tim Harford
An engaging exploration of everyday economics, revealing hidden market forces shaping our world through relatable examples and witty insights.

Tim Harford
Harford explores how embracing disorder can boost creativity, resilience, and success in work and life.

Tim Harford
Master statistics with 10 rules to erase biases and understand the world through data.

Tim Harford
An engaging exploration of everyday economics, revealing hidden market forces shaping our world through relatable examples and witty insights.

Tim Harford
Harford explores how embracing disorder can boost creativity, resilience, and success in work and life.
"Tim Harford is one of my favourite writers in the world"
— Rutger Bregman
"Tim Harford is our most likeable champion of reason and rigour ... clear, clever and always highly readable"
— The Times
"Tim Harford is a riveting expositor of the field, lively and fair minded"
— John Lanchester
"Tim Harford could well be Britain's Malcolm Gladwell"
— Alex Bellos
"Tim Harford is perhaps the best popular economics writer in the world"
— New Statesman
"Tim Harford is a brilliant explainer of economics ... A superb guide"
— The Scotsman
"Nobody makes the statistics of everyday life more fascinating and enjoyable than Tim Harford"
— Bill Bryson
"Every Tim Harford book is cause for celebration"
— Malcolm Gladwell