Invisible Heart: A Romance of Economics

Author: (American) Robert H. Frank, translated by Li Qiongfang, Zhang Yong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: How many economic issues can be contained in a love story? The Unseen Hand helps us re-examine issues related to business, economics, and policy intervention through the perspectives of teachers Sam and Laura at Washington, D.C.'s Edward School. Sam was born and raised in a capitalist system. He believes that only in a free economy can human nature flourish. Laura prefers Wordsworth to the Wall Street Journal. Sam can see the victors, but Laura only sees the victims. She hopes the government can protect consumers and workers from the harm caused by the excessive development of the market Sam loves. As Sam and Laura debate how to make the world a better place, another storyline unfolds between another couple. Erica Boardman, the head of a government oversight department, is determined to bring a ruthless CEO, Charlie Cruise, to justice. How do these two storylines develop and connect? Why is Sam in danger of being fired? Can Erica find the evidence she needs? Will Laura fall in love with a man who worships Adam Smith? The answers The Unseen Hand provides give readers a deeper understanding of how business and markets change our lives.
How many economic issues can be contained in a love story? This book, through the perspectives of teachers Sam and Laura at Washington, D.C.'s Edward School, helps us re-examine issues related to business, economics, and policy intervention. Sam was born and raised in a capitalist system. He believes that only in a free economy can human nature flourish. Laura prefers Wordsworth to the Wall Street Journal. Sam can see the victors, but Laura only sees the victims. She hopes the government can protect consumers and workers from the harm caused by the excessive development of the market Sam loves. As Sam and Laura debate how to make the world a better place, another storyline unfolds between another couple. Erica Boardman, the head of a government oversight department, is determined to bring a ruthless CEO, Charlie Cruise, to justice. How do these two storylines develop and connect? Why is Sam in danger of being fired? Can Erica find the evidence she needs? Will Laura fall in love with a man who worships Adam Smith? The answers this book provides give readers a deeper understanding of how business and markets change our lives.