The book that revealed what really motivates us: Tim Harford's bestselling, brilliant and eye-opening explanation of the economics of everyday life is being reissued with a new cover alongside other classic titles from the Abacus list in our 40th Anniversary year.
Ever wondered why the gap between rich and poor nations is so great, or why it's so difficult to get a foot on the property ladder, or where the banks went wrong? This book offers the hidden story behind these and other forces that sha...