Invisible Heart: A Romance of Economic

Author: Roberts
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: An unprecedented creative approach that uniquely blends tender and poignant love stories with fascinating economics knowledge, creating a marvelous textual space. Nobel laureate Friedman: "A love story that is hard to put down while also teaching us a lot about economics." How many economic issues can be contained in a love story? Through the perspectives of Sam and Laura, teachers at Edward School in Washington D.C., this book helps us re-examine issues related to business, economics, and policy intervention. Sam grew up in a capitalist system and was raised in a capitalist society. He believes that only in a free economy can human nature flourish. Laura prefers Wordsworth to The Wall Street Journal. Sam can see the winners, but Laura only sees the victims. She hopes the government can protect consumers and workers from the harm caused by the market Sam loves due to excessive development. As Sam and Laura debate how to make the world a better place, another storyline unfolds between another couple. Erica Bodeen, the head of a government supervision department, is determined to bring a ruthless CEO, Charlie Cruise, to justice. How do these two storylines develop and connect? Why does Sam face the risk of being fired? Can Erica find the evidence she needs? Will Laura fall in love with a man who worships Adam Smith? The answers provided in this book give readers a deeper understanding of how business and markets change our lives.