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The Fatal Equilibrium
''The Fatal Equilibrium'' is a mystery novel published under the pen name Marshall Jevons but actually written by William L. Breit and Kenneth G. Elzinga, both of whom are professors of economics. The book introduces many examples of economics theory and has been used as supplementary reading in many introductory courses in economics. Plot The book follows Dennis Gossen, an economist whose career and life are cut short by the Harvard Promotion and Tenure Committee and an apparent suicide. When two members of that committee are killed, Gossen's fiancee, Melissa Shannon, finds herself indicted for murder. Once again, Henry Spearman, Professor of Economics at Harvard, finds himself on the track of a murderer and once again Marshall Jevons presents his readers with a captivating murder mystery riddle. Was it Morrison Bell, mathematics star, inventor of devices to defeat the squirrels in his birdfeeders? Or was it owl-like Oliver Wu the distinguished sociologist who harbors deep res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fatal Equilibrium
''The Fatal Equilibrium'' is a mystery novel published under the pen name Marshall Jevons but actually written by William L. Breit and Kenneth G. Elzinga, both of whom are professors of economics. The book introduces many examples of economics theory and has been used as supplementary reading in many introductory courses in economics. Plot The book follows Dennis Gossen, an economist whose career and life are cut short by the Harvard Promotion and Tenure Committee and an apparent suicide. When two members of that committee are killed, Gossen's fiancee, Melissa Shannon, finds herself indicted for murder. Once again, Henry Spearman, Professor of Economics at Harvard, finds himself on the track of a murderer and once again Marshall Jevons presents his readers with a captivating murder mystery riddle. Was it Morrison Bell, mathematics star, inventor of devices to defeat the squirrels in his birdfeeders? Or was it owl-like Oliver Wu the distinguished sociologist who harbors deep res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |