Tim Harford, the Undercover Economist
WEBLearn about Tim Harford, an economist, journalist and broadcaster who writes books and hosts podcasts on various topics. Explore his latest projects, such as "Cautionary Tales", a series of stories about the unexpected consequences of human actions.
Biography - Tim Harford
WEBTim Harford is an economist, journalist and broadcaster who writes for the Financial Times and presents BBC shows. He has authored ten books, including "The Undercover Economist" and "The Data Detective", and won several …
Books - Tim Harford
WEBTim Harford is a journalist and economist who writes books that explain complex topics with clarity and humor. His books include The Undercover Economist, The Logic of Life, Dear Undercover Economist, and Adapt.
Fifty Things That Made The Modern Economy - Tim Harford
WEBTim Harford is an economist, journalist and broadcaster who writes about the inventions that have transformed the ways we work, play and live. His book and radio series, based on his popular podcast, explore the stories and consequences of fifty things that made the modern economy.
It’s the uncertainty, not the delay, that gets you in the end
WEBSep 22, 2022 · I first began to conceive of this column three and a half hours before typing these words, as I stood with my wife and children in an impossibly long queue for the Eurostar, snaking across Gare du Nord in 35C heat. The problem was not the delay, but the discomfort, the anxiety and the uncertainty.…
Messy - Tim Harford
WEBMessy is a book that celebrates the benefits of disorder, confusion, and disarray for creativity, responsiveness, and resilience. It uses research and stories from various fields and domains to show how messiness can produce new ideas and opportunities.
Articles - Tim Harford
WEBPanama Disaster 1: Ferdinand De Lesseps, "the Great Frenchman", was convinced that he was the man to build the Panama Canal. No, he wasn't an engineer and no, he'd never actually been to Panama before. But he'd managed to dig the Suez Canal, and everyone had said that... “Thanks to Tim Harford’s characteristic wit and magnetic storytelling ...
Adapt - Tim Harford
WEBAdapt | Tim Harford. When faced with complex problems, we have all become accustomed to looking to our leaders to set out a grand vision, experts to draw up a detailed plan of action, or gurus who can provide us with some infallible solution. In this groundbreaking book, Tim Harford shows us a new and inspiring approach to solving the most ...
The Undercover Economist Strikes Back - Tim Harford
WEBA witty and insightful book about macroeconomics that helps you understand the complexities of major economies. Learn about inflation, recessions, GDP and more with examples and advice from the Undercover Economist.
The Undercover Economist - Tim Harford
WEBThe Undercover Economist is a popular and acclaimed book by Tim Harford, an economist and journalist. It explains the principles of the modern economy with examples from everyday life and current events.
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