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Why Trust Matters
Book

Why Trust Matters

An Economist's Guide to the Ties That Bind Us

Columbia UP, 2021 подробнее...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Well Structured
  • Eloquent
  • Engaging

Recommendation

While you might think the subject of trust more apt for a book about law or sociology, professor Benjamin Ho proves that looking at economic issues through the perspective of trust is both informative and thought-provoking. Much of economic study tends to focus on theoretical efficiency, but Ho’s emphasis on trust, in contrast, offers a more rounded, real-world view. His commentary is illuminating and useful for anyone concerned about the destructive levels of mistrust so prevalent in contemporary society.

Take-Aways

  • The ability to trust strangers is the mark of a successful developed economy.
  • Throughout history, institutions were created to build trust.
  • Companies, jobs, brands and online platforms all confront trust issues.

About the Author

Benjamin Ho is an associate professor of behavioral economics at Vassar College and a faculty affiliate at the center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. He was also lead energy economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisers.


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