Spousonomics

Spousonomics is a fascinating, funny and engaging relationship guide with a difference. Written by two brilliant young journalists who wondered what would happen if they plugged ten salient and easy to explain economic theories into the 'troubled relationship' model, the result is Spousonomics which uses both the emotional and the rational to explain and solve troubling issues concerning modern relationships... * Ever stayed awake stewing away after a long, unresolved fight, even though every point was made and your spouse had fallen asleep? * Ever found yourself arguing with your spouse about something relatively innocuous on a Saturday morning as the kids scream in the background while what you're really thinking about is how much more fun your lives together used to be when the only decision you had to make was where to have brunch and if you should have another bloody mary or not? * Ever wondered why your partner would rather watch television instead of spending a few hours in bed with you, like they used to? You know what Oprah would say, and what both your best friend and your mother would say. But what would an economist say? Might they ask you to consider: * Trade Offs (ie why you have to give a little to get a little), * Game Theory (or why it's important to redefine the notion of 'winning') - or even * Incentive Schemes (otherwise known as getting what you want). Enter SPOUSONOMICS - a fun, fresh and informative relationship guide which uses analysis and economic theories to get the most important relationship in your life back on track.