The Soulful Science: What Economists Really Do and Why It Matters - Revised Edition

For many, Thomas Carlyle's put-down of economics as "the dismal science" rings true—especially in the aftermath of the crash of 2008. But Diane Coyle argues that economics today is more soulful than dismal, a more practical and human science than ever before. The Soulful Science describes the remarkable creative renaissance in economics, how economic thinking is being applied to the paradoxes of everyday life.


This revised edition incorporates the latest developments in the field, including...