Economics
Why Markets Misbehave
The latest Nobel-winning economists have explored the gap between the ideal of free markets and the messy realities of the real world
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By Michael J. Mandel
We live in a world where much is unknown or hidden, and where partial knowledge is a fact of life. Not surprisingly, much of the best work in economics in recent years has concentrated in areas such as finance, where uncertainty plays a crucial role.