Location
Venue:IEA, 2 Lord North Street, London, SW1 (door on Great Peter Street)
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Book launch: What the Rolling Stones, Downton Abbey, and LeBron James Can Teach You about Economics
Time:
- 10/06/2015
17:30
John’s talk will focus on “The Unrelenting Beauty of Inequality”
About the book:
Forbes editor John Tamny uses entertaining stories from sports, movies, popular culture, and famous businesses to demonstrate the basic principles of economics. The Rolling Stones, the Dallas Cowboys, and Paris Hilton become examples of good and bad tax policy. The Godfather, Gone With the Wind, and The Sopranos reveal the downside of antitrust regulation, while the Michigan Wolverines’ 2007 loss to Appalachian State explains why regulations often fail to achieve their intended purpose. NBA star LeBron James’ exploits on the basketball court illustrate free trade and comparative advantage, while the cooking of chicken wings makes the case for a stable dollar.
The event
The event will begin at 6:30pm. John will make some brief remarks about the book and answer any questions. Drinks will be served and it will be possible to purchase a discounted copy of the book at the event.
RSVP by email or call 020 7799 8900.
Location
Venue:IEA, 2 Lord North Street, London, SW1 (door on Great Peter Street)
Address: