The Last Honest Economist (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Mario Lebron, 2026

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Paperback. The Last Honest Economist is a sharp, witty, and surprisingly heartfelt satire about the strange marketplace where certainty is worth more than truth-and honesty is treated like a rare, undervalued commodity. Dr. Adrian Mercer never wanted fame. He wanted spreadsheets, chalkboards, and quiet classrooms. But when a single televised moment goes viral, he is thrust into a world where economists are expected to be prophets, television rewards confidence over accuracy, and "breaking news" often breaks nothing at all. As networks chase ratings, publishers chase certainty, and politicians chase applause, Mercer becomes the accidental symbol of something increasingly rare: intellectual humility. Through media frenzy, political committees, publishing absurdities, and the rise and collapse of the "Attention Bubble," Mercer navigates a world that rewards noise over nuance. Yet he refuses to abandon the one principle that has guided his entire career: "Incentives explain more than intentions." What begins as satire deepens into a thoughtful exploration of curiosity, integrity, and the quiet power of saying "I don't know." Mercer's journey-from viral sensation to the last honest economist-reminds us that truth doesn't need better marketing. It needs better listeners. Blending humor, insight, and emotional resonance, The Last Honest Economist invites readers to laugh at the systems we've built, question the incentives that shape them, and rediscover the value of humility in a world addicted to certainty.A viral moment turns a quiet professor into the most talkedabout economist in America-precisely because he refuses to pretend he can predict the future. The Last Honest Economist is a satirical, heartfelt novel about media, incentives, and the courage to tell the truth when everyone else is selling certainty. With sharp humor and memorable characters, it exposes the absurdity of modern expertise while celebrating the rare power of intellectual humility. If you've ever wondered why loud voices dominate quiet truths, this novel will make you laugh-and think. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
The Last Honest Economist (Paperback)
Autore
Milton Rothbard
Editore
Mario Lebron
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798951153722

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