The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley

The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves

Matt Ridley

453 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction economics history science challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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"Ridley writes with panache, wit, and humor and displays remarkable ingenuity in finding ways to present complicated materials for the lay reader." -- Los Angeles Times In a bold and provocative interpretation of economic history, Matt Ridley, the...

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informative 100%
inspiring 64%
hopeful 52%
reflective 47%
challenging 35%
funny 11%
emotional 5%

Pace

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slow 23%
fast 11%

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