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“The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything” is a book written by Robert H. Frank. Published in 2007, the book explores various everyday phenomena and uses economic principles to explain them. The title is a play on the term “naturalist,” which typically refers to a person who studies the natural world. In this context, Frank applies economic reasoning to understand and explain aspects of the world around us.
The book is structured around a series of questions that the author poses, such as why brides buy wedding dresses they’ll never wear again, why fast food restaurants are more prevalent in lower-income neighborhoods, and why people tend to sit in the middle of a theater. Through these questions, Frank delves into economic concepts and theories, making the subject accessible to a general audience.
“The Economic Naturalist” is aimed at readers who may not have a background in economics but are curious about the economic forces at play in everyday life. It serves as an introduction to economic thinking and encourages readers to apply economic reasoning to a wide range of situations.
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