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The Death of Homo Economicus

Paperback • 2017 • 1. edition

The Death of Homo Economicus

By Peter Fleming

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In today's workplaces we work harder and longer, labouring under the illusion that this will bring us more wealth. As this myth becomes increasingly preposterous, it's time to understand why we believe in it, and where it came from. The Death of Homo Economicus explores the origin of this oppressive myth, in order to destroy it. The story begins with the creation of a fake persona labelled the 'dollar-hunting man', invented by economists Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek. Today, this persona, drive...Show more

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9780745399409

Publisher

Pluto Press

Published year

2017

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The Death of Homo Economicus

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Paperback

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