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The Undercover Economist
Tim Harford
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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

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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.

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Scarcity Power: The Real Reason Everything Costs More Than It Should

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Price Targeting: The Art of Making You Pay More

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When Markets Work: The Truth-Telling Power of Prices

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When Markets Fail: The Hidden Costs We All Pay

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Why Some Nations Thrive While Others Struggle

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Moving Forward: Economics as Human Liberation

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