A review by nicleyp
The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley

3.0

The perspective is incredibly narrow albeit substantiated. I appreciate the optimistic outlooks, but the flagrant disregard for some of the more immaterial goals of modern society left you feeling that the view was terribly sheltered. As a banker and a child of affluence it is clear that to the author banking and trade are the hammer and all the world problems are simply a nail.