A guide to the study of how and why you really make financial decisions While classical economics is based on the notion that people act with rational self- interest, many key money decisions like splurging on an expensive watch can seem far from rational.
Quantitative Adventures into Canadas Past
Exploring the theme of natural resource abundance, the book argues that such wealth can be an advantage rather than a curse, contingent on effective institutions and decision-making processes. Using Canada as a case study, it examines the country's successful export-oriented economy from the late seventeenth to the early twentieth century, highlighting its historical industries. Additionally, it addresses gender inequality and labor dynamics, supported by newly constructed data sets that enhance economic analysis and historical understanding.