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The Undercover Economist

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What’s it about?

Economics as detective work: uncover the hidden forces of scarcity, power, and incentives behind everyday life—from coffee prices to global poverty.

You’ll learn

  • Prices are signals, not just numbers
  • Market power lets firms charge more
  • Institutions determine national wealth
  • Always ask: who benefits?