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How economics explains the world : a short history of humanity / Andrew Leigh.

Summary:

Economist Andrew Leigh presents a dramatically new understanding of human history. Spanning ancient times to the current day, he reveals the hidden economic factors that have shaped every aspect of our world, from determining the outcomes of wars to the endurance of social transformations.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780063383784
  • ISBN: 0063383780
  • Physical Description: vi, 228 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: 1st Mariner Books edition
  • Publisher: New York : Mariner Books, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Originally published as The shortest history of economics in Australia in 2024 by Black Inc., an imprint of Schwartz Books Pty Ltd."--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject:
Economic history.
Economics > Sociological aspects.
Civilization > Economic aspects.
World history > Economic aspects.

Available copies

  • 1 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Marion Library 330.09 LEI (Text) 37810435824460 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/17/2026
Henderson Main Branch 330.09 L (Text) 33258009601860 Adult Nonfiction Available -
High Point Library 330.09 Leigh (Text) 30519010949017 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/06/2026

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