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Tim Harford
FollowFinancial Times columnist; presenter of More or Less; author of "The Undercover Economist"
The latest interviews, podcast appearances, and blog posts from Tim Harford, updated daily.
8 weeks ago
Sep 10
Cautionary Tales – Win a Kidney! The Great Donorshow Outrage
In the noughties, reality TV is in an arms race. Shows compete for viewers by one-upping each other with increasingly shocking and controversial formats.
Tim Harford
8 weeks ago
Sep 10
Nudge or tax? At last, some data
It all seems very long ago, but there was a time when David Cameron was most famous for his enthusiasm for behavioural public policy, better known as “nudges”.
Tim Harford
2 months ago
Sep 3
The Big Power of Small Annoyances
In a small black box, in a cupboard just out of reach of my desk, I keep one of my few treasured possessions: a set of Oblique Strategies cards, signed by their co-creator, the artist and musician…
Tim Harford
3 months ago
Aug 11
Cautionary Tales – The She-Wolf of Wall Street Runs for President
Born into a poor, abusive household in 1838, Victoria Woodhull doesn’t have much hope of a comfortable life.
Tim Harford
4 months ago
Jul 14
Cautionary Tales – Operation Eagle Claw: How America’s Best Soldier Was Perfect To A Fault
Chargin’ Charlie Beckwith is an American colonel who expects nothing less than perfection from his squad.
Tim Harford
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