The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves
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“Ridley writes with panache, wit, and humor and displays remarkable ingenuity in finding ways to present complicated materials for the lay reader.” —Los Angeles TimesIn a bold and provocative interpretation of economic history, Matt Ridley, theNew York Times-bestselling author ofGenomeandThe Red Queen, makes the case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation, and change—what Ridley calls cultural evolution—will inevitably increase human prosperity. Fans of the works of Jared Diamond (Guns, Germs, and Steel), Niall Ferguson (The Ascent of Money), and Thomas Friedman (The World Is Flat) will find much to ponder and enjoy inThe Rational Optimist.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Matt Ridley
- Language
- English
- Series
- P.S.
- ISBN
- 9780061452062
- Release date
- 2011
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“Ridley writes with panache, wit, and humor and displays remarkable ingenuity in finding ways to present complicated materials for the lay reader.” —Los Ange...