Economist reveals financial forces behind everyday things

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 21, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

Economist Tim Harford explains the forces behind everything from used car sales, Starbucks coffee, supermarket products, third world poverty to poker.

Economist Tim Harford explains the forces behind everything from used car sales, Starbucks coffee, supermarket products, third world poverty to poker.

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Tim Harford writes the Dear Economist column for the Financial Times Magazine and he’s author of the book The Undercover Economist .

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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