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Kiasunomics 2: Economic Insights For Everyday Life by Sumit Agarwal [Sumit Agarwal] is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Kiasunomics 2: Economic Insights For Everyday Life about?
Have you ever wondered how one can save from taxi rides during surge pricing? Why you would shop more under sunny weather? What effects does a bankrupt neighbour have on residents living in the estate? How do people perceive risks during the coronavirus pandemic? Kiasunomics©2 explores these issues and more in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand manner, by showing the economic ramifications of individual choices through the lens of Teng, the protagonist of this book, and his family and friends. Based on research from the National University of Singapore, the book explains the influences and consequences of the decisions made by all of us, using simple economic logic.This sequel to , a finalist at the Singapore Book Awards 2018, fast forwards a couple of years and follows Teng in his mid-career as a taxi driver. Ferrying passengers for a living, Teng has to grapple with challenges arising from ride hailing services. As one of the breadwinners in a three-generation household, Teng's ability to make wise financial decisions in a fast-changing world becomes increasingly important in attaining his dream of moving his family up the socio-economic ladder.This book covers hot and timely
Who reads Kiasunomics 2: Economic Insights For Everyday Life?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Sumit Agarwal [Sumit Agarwal]
- Publisher
- World Scientific Publishing Company
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9789811217111
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Business