Tim Harford

Tim Harford is an well-known and published economist. He is the author of four books and host of a television series called Trust Me, I’m an Economist on the BBC. He also writes columns for both Slate and The Financial Times. Harford was educated at the University of Oxford.

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How to Prevent Financial Meltdowns

The financial crisis is an experience no one wants to relive. What can we learn from the recent financial meltdown that will help us prevent them in the future? Tim Harford is a well-known economist and author who points out the lessons we all need to learn.

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Problem Solving: How Markets Succeed By Failing

Economist Tim Harford says we solve these problems through trial and error. He believes our markets succeed in the western world because our system lets businesses fail. And when weak businesses fail we replace bad ideas with better ideas.