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Data, grafy a analýzy nás dennodenně obklopují a narážíme na ně v médiích i při hospodských debatách. Statistiky nám slouží jako nepostradatelná opora při orientaci ve světě, a přece je čím... Čítať ďalej

O tom, že i zdánlivě nesmyslné chování má racionální ekonomické základy Pokud jsou lidé skutečně tak chytří, jak se soudí, proč kouří a berou drogy, podléhají hazardu anebo se bezhlavě zamilovávají?... Čítať ďalej

Tim Harford má daleko do nudného učitele moderní ekonomie, protože mu jde hlavně o praxi. Uvědomuje si totiž, že jeho obor není jen suchopárná věda, ale pojednává také o tom, jaké ekonomické problémy... Čítať ďalej

The urge to tidiness seems to be rooted deep in the human psyche. Many of us feel threatened by anything that is vague, unplanned, scattered around or hard to describe. We find comfort in having a script to rely on, a system... Čítať ďalej

* The Undercover Economist takes on the world - the new book from global bestseller Tim Harford

Tim Harford returns as the Undercover Economist with an even bigger target in his sights: to explain how the whole world economy works

Everything we know about solving the world's problems is wrong. Out: Plans, experts and above all, leaders. In: Adapting - improvise rather than plan; fail, learn, and try again In this groundbreaking new book, Tim... Čítať ďalej

A brilliant and eye-opening explanation of the economics of everyday life - Britain's answer to FREAKONOMICS

A dazzling application of new economic theories to the world around us - by the author of THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST

* The very best letters from Tim Harford's celebrated Financial Times 'Dear Econonmist' column, collected herewith NEW letters for the paperback edition

 

The urge to tidiness seems to be rooted deep in the human psyche. Many of us feel threatened by anything that is vague, unplanned, scattered around or hard to describe. We find comfort in having a script to rely on, a system... Čítať ďalej

FIFTY THINGS THAT SHAPES THE MODERN ECONOMY paints the epic picture of economic change in an intimate way, by telling the stories of tools and ideas that had far-reaching and unexpected consequences. Based on the... Čítať ďalej

In Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, bestselling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of fifty radical inventions that changed... Čítať ďalej

In Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, bestselling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of fifty radical inventions that changed... Čítať ďalej

When was the last time you read a grand statement, accompanied by a large number, and wondered whether it could really be true? Statistics are vital in helping us tell stories - we see them in the papers, on social media... Čítať ďalej

'Tim Harford is peerless at making sense of a complicated world and our place within it. This is a book that all children should read' - Matthew Syed-- Did you know that a toy spaceship can teach you about inflation?-- Or... Čítať ďalej