Economics for Humans, Second Edition
by Julie A. Nelson
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appears in Economics.
At its core, an economy is about providing goods and services for human wellbeing. But many economists and critics preach that an economy is something far different: a cold and heartless system that operates outside of human control. In this impassioned and perceptive work, Julie A. Nelson asks a compelling question: given that our economic world ...
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