by Tim Harford
First published 2017
From the barcode to the shipping container, "Fifty Things That Made the Modern Economy" reveals the surprising stories behind the objects and innovations that defined our times. Bestselling author Tim Harford takes readers on a journey through the unsung heroes of progress, from the basic tools that kickstarted the Industrial Revolution to the digital breakthroughs powering the 21st century. With wit and wisdom, Harford illuminates how these hidden marvels have transformed our lives, our societies, and our planet.
Genres: history, science, business, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: hidden-history, untold-stories
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century
352 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown