The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford Summary
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Discover why everyday economics isn't boring with "The Undercover Economist" - the book that transformed economic thinking alongside "Freakonomics." Why does Starbucks price coffee that way? What makes used cars so tricky? Even "Freakonomics" author Steven Levitt calls it "a rare specimen" that "brings economics to life."
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The Hidden Economics of Your Morning Coffee
Ever wonder why that cappuccino at the train station costs nearly three dollars when the same drink costs half that price just two blocks away? Or why organic bananas command such a premium when they're sitting right next to their conventional cousins? These aren't random pricing quirks-they're carefully orchestrated economic strategies playing out in real time, right under our noses. The invisible hand of economics shapes everything from your morning commute to why some nations thrive while others struggle. Once you understand these hidden forces, you'll never look at a price tag the same way again. What appears to be simple commerce reveals itself as an intricate dance of scarcity, information, and incentives that determines not just what we pay for coffee, but how entire economies rise or fall.
Scarcity Power: The Real Reason Everything Costs More Than It Should
Price Targeting: The Art of Making You Pay More
When Markets Work: The Truth-Telling Power of Prices
When Markets Fail: The Hidden Costs We All Pay
Why Some Nations Thrive While Others Struggle
Moving Forward: Economics as Human Liberation
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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