How Economics Explains the World

How Economics Explains the World by Andrew Leigh presents a lively, accessible tour of how economic thinking and evidence illuminate everyday life. Drawing on data, experiments and real world examples, Leigh shows how incentives, trade offs and markets shape outcomes in areas such as health, education, inequality, climate and technology, and what policy choices can improve well being. Written for general readers, the book translates economic tools into practical insights about why people and institutions behave the way they do.