Tim Harford
Tim Harford
Tim Harfordis an English economist and journalist who lives in London. He is the author of four economics books and writes his longrunning Financial Times column, "The Undercover Economist", syndicated in Slate magazine, which reveals the economic ideas behind everyday experiences. His new column, "Since you asked", offers a sceptical look at the news of the week...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionEconomist
successful errors trial-and-error
You show me a successful complex system, and I will show you a system that has evolved through trial and error.
lying people politician
British politicians used to be good at misleading people without actually lying.
people world today
People today dont become economists to make the world a better place.
motivation inspiration complicated-world
I see the God complex around me all the time in my fellow economists. I see it in our business leaders. I see it in the politicians we vote for - people who, in the face of an incredibly complicated world, are nevertheless absolutely convinced that they understand the way that the world works.
mistake fixing firsts
Success Comes Through Rapidly Fixing our Mistakes Rather than Getting Things Right the First Time