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Armchair Economist: Economics & Everyday Life

Steven E. Landsburg
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Armchair Economist: Economics & Everyday Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995

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Steven E. Landsburg

Armchair Economist: Economics & Everyday Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Armchair Economist: Economics & Everyday Life, Steven E. Landsburg explores economic principles through everyday experiences, demonstrating how individuals' choices impact broader economic dynamics. Using engaging examples, the book illustrates concepts such as cost-benefit analysis, incentives, and market efficiency, making complex economic ideas accessible and relevant to daily life.

Informative

Playful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

4,433 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Steven E. Landsburg's Armchair Economist: Economics & Everyday Life offers engaging insights into economic principles through everyday scenarios. Readers appreciate its witty and accessible style, although some criticize its oversimplification of complex issues. The book is praised for sparking interest in economics but may lack depth for experts.

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Who Should Read Armchair Economist: Economics & Everyday Life?

A reader who enjoys Armchair Economist: Economics & Everyday Life by Steven E. Landsburg is curious about applying economic principles to everyday situations. Fans of Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner’s Freakonomics will appreciate its accessible, thought-provoking exploration of economic concepts.

4.0

4,433 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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