Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace
Christopher Blattman
Don't miss our DC event! @HarrisPolicy's @CBlatts is sharing insights from his new book Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace. Register here for the in-person event on May 10, cohosted w/ @HarrisPolicy & @PearsonInst:
Paperback, 2023
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale
John a. List
In a new book called The Voltage Effect, @Econ_4_Everyone is trying to start a scaling revolution. He discussed the new book on the latest episode of @Freakonomics. Listen: https://bit.ly/3HyMNXC
Hardcover, 2022
$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Economics, Student Value Edition Plus Mylab Economics with Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package
Daron Acemoglu
GIVEAWAY: @UChi_Economics Prof. John List's book on the science of scaling, The Voltage Effect, was officially released last week. The first 50 people to enter this special giveaway will receive a free, signed copy shipped to a US mailing address:
Mixed Media Product, 2017
$259.99$234.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)