
The Economics of Life: From Baseball to Affirmative Action to Immigration, How Real-World Issues Affect Our Everyday Lif, (Paperback)
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This paperback book, 'The Economics of Life', is a collection of 138 essays by Nobel Laureate Gary Becker and historian Guity Nashat Becker , originally published in BusinessWeek. The essays cover a range of real-world issues, including baseball, affirmative action, immigration, crime, and organization of sports, offering provocative commentary on our times. With 352 pages , this book provides a unique perspective on various topics, including drugs, welfare, and immigration. Written by renowned authors , this book is a valuable resource for those interested in economics and its impact on everyday life. Published in 1998 , it is an essential read for anyone looking to understand the economics behind real-world issues.
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From economics Nobel Laureate Gary Becker and historian Guity Nashat Becker comes this collection of the economist's popular BusinessWeek columns. These 138 essays have fueled numerous debates, touching on hot-button issues from crime to organization of sports. The Beckers' surprising--and uncompromising--positions on drugs (\"legalize them\"), immigration (\"auction off immigration slots\"), welfare (\"curtail it sharply\"), and other topics provide a provocative commentary on our times.
- The Economics of Life: From Baseball to Affirmative Action to Immigration, How Real-World Issues Affect Our Everyday Lif, (Paperback)
- Author: McGraw-Hill Companies
- ISBN: 9780070067097
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 1998-01-22
- Page Count: 352
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