Have you heard of the Wardian case? If you are drinking a cup of tea at the moment, you have the case’s unique combination of glass, timber, putty and paint to thank. Same goes if you are sipping a …
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Review: 'Fifty Inventions' Falls Short of Its Ambitions – The New York …
New York Times Tim Harford's Undercover Economist persona has been dissecting the economics of everyday life for over a decade. His efforts, initially through a column that … Tim Harford's bite-sized "Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern … |
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Review: 'Fifty Inventions' Falls Short of Its Ambitions
New York Times The subtle name change from podcast to book — “Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy (Riverhead: 2017)” — reflects an emphasis on humility. Mr. Harford repeatedly emphasizes that he is not trying “to identify the 50 most economically … |