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The rational optimist: how prosperity evolves
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New York : Harper, c2010.
Physical Desc:
438 pages : ill. ; 24 cm
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Ridley offers a case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation, and change--cultural evolution--will inevitably increase human prosperity.

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339.2 RID 2010
Due May 3, 2024
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Book
Edition:
1st U.S. ed.
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English
ISBN:
9780061452055 :, 006145205X :, 9780061452062

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-420) and index.
Description
Ridley offers a case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation, and change--cultural evolution--will inevitably increase human prosperity.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Ridley, M. (2010). The rational optimist: how prosperity evolves. 1st U.S. ed. New York, Harper.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Ridley, Matt. 2010. The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves. New York, Harper.

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Ridley, Matt, The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves. New York, Harper, 2010.

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Ridley, Matt. The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves. 1st U.S. ed. New York, Harper, 2010.

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