Tracking How Consumers Use 'Inner Economist'

Published September 21, 2007 at 6:00 AM EDT

Economist Tyler Cowen's new book Discover Your Inner Economist explains how economic reasoning in everyday decisions can work to your advantage. He argues that money isn't always the best motivator. Cowen speaks with Steve Inskeep.

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