Who thinks like an economist? : how the economist mental model shapes political decisions

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Beatrice MAGISTRO. Who thinks like an economist? : how the economist mental model shapes political decisions. Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2026, xx, 232p.

This book explains why voters back economically harmful policies like Brexit and protectionism by highlighting the mental models they use to interpret the political economy. Drawing on global cases and original survey data, it helps readers understand how thinking like an economist can shape political decisions.