The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley

Book Details ISBN 9780007267125 Author Matt Ridley Publisher Fourth Estate Language English Binding Paperback The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley offers a spirited, thought-provoking look at how human progress has been shaped by exchange, innovation, and collaboration. Blending science, history, and economics, the book argues that prosperity is not a mystery but the result of ideas spreading and people working together. Ideal for readers who enjoy big-picture thinking, this book explores optimism as a practical way to understand civilization's growth. The Rational Optimist challenges common assumptions and invites you to see prosperity, trade, and creativity in a fresh light.