Tim writes about the economics of everyday life. His weekly columns for the FT Magazine are: "The Undercover Economist" and "Dear Economist". He also writes editorials for the FT, presents Radio 4's More or Less and is the author of "The Undercover Economist" and "The Logic of Life" . To learn more, visit: timharford.com

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