The Mystery of the Invisible Hand (ebook)

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"This is an old-style academic mystery such as we have not seen in this country since the days of Michael Innes. . . . [C]ompletely unlike any other crime fiction being published at present. I loved it."--Jessica Mann, Literary Review

"A cerebral delight, The Mystery of the Invisible Hand is an engrossing, original, and compelling whodunit in the tradition of Amanda Cross and Joanne Dobson."--Carolyn Hart, Agatha Award-winning author of Letter from Home

"Marshall Jevons is the pioneer for integrating economics and detective fiction, and The Mystery of the Invisible Hand is another fine effort in this genre."--Tyler Cowen, George Mason University

"While it's been said that economics is the 'dismal science,' there's nothing dismal in Marshall Jevons's latest novel, The Mystery of the Invisible Hand. An art theft and alleged suicide lead Nobel Prize-winning economist Henry Spearman on a puzzling quest that demonstrates his talents both as a sleuth and an economist. Very much recommended!"--Brendan DuBois, two-time Shamus Award winner and author of Fatal Harbor

"This is another terrific Marshall Jevons mystery! If you enjoy your economics served with a side of fun and a dash of suspense, you should definitely read this book."--John Siegfried, professor emeritus of economics, Vanderbilt University

"The more than capable pen of Marshall Jevons transforms the field of economics into something far beyond what has often been referred to as 'the dismal science.' The Mystery of the Invisible Hand is an entertaining and educational treat for crime fiction fans and students of economics alike."--Andy Straka, Shamus Award-winning author of The K Street Hunting Society

"A must for readers who love academic mysteries."--Frankie Y. Bailey, author of The Red Queen Dies

"The Mystery of the Invisible Hand offers interesting economic insights in an entertaining detective story."--Michael Klein, Tufts University and author of Something for Nothing

"Jevons is an accomplished writer who sprinkles his work with eclectic quotes and economic perception. This latest addition to the Henry Spearman murder series is well written and provides an engaging look at the art market. I enjoyed it."--Jonathan Wight, author of Saving Adam Smith

"It's hard to imagine how a short, balding Nobel Prize winner from Harvard could use economic theories to help solve mysteries, but Jevons manages it, with a sense of humor and a whole lot of economics."--HowMysterious.com

"[F]or anyone wanting to nail down some basic principles of economics, and have fun doing it, it's a 'rational solution.' It would make superb supplementary reading for an introductory econ course."--Brenda Jubin, Investing.com

"[I]t's a very enjoyable romp--campus novel meets detective novel meets economics primer. . . . As a way to bring some basic economic concepts to life for students, this is an excellent series."--Enlightened Economist

"Jevons combines entertaining economic lessons with a crafty whodunit in his excellent fourth Henry Spearman mystery."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The way that Spearman uses economics as a lens through which to view the ambitions and rivalries of academics is absolutely riveting. Like Freakonomics, this proves that the much-dreaded 'econ' can provide useful entertainment."--Booklist, starred review

"Ingenious. . . . For a whodunit, this is heady stuff. . . . [I]n The Invisible Hand, Marshall Jevons comes of age not only as a crime writer, but as one of a kind. The detective fiction is top-drawer, but the combination with economics is seamless. No one else has done this, and now Jevons has done it again. Rejoice!"--Fred S. McChesney, Southern Economic Journal

"The twists and turns of the plat make for great fun as well as for an enjoyable way to learn economics. . . . The Mystery of the Invisible Hand reveals clearly that, while economics can only sometimes help to piece together clues to an unsolved murder, it is utterly indispensable for making sense of the world."--Donald Boudreaux, Wall Street Journal0Flash-Forward
1Spearman Meets the King 1
2A Nobel Invitation 5
3No Coase for Concern 11
4Investigation of a Theft 19
5Visiting Professor 29
6West to Texas 37
7An All-Nighter 43
8The Artist Has a Visitor 47
9The Scene of the Crime 57
10Spearman Gets the News 73
11The Academical Village 97
12Dining Protocol in the Academy 107
13A Doctor's House Call 119
14A Conference of Detectives 133
15Art and Economics 141
16It All Began with Adam
17Office Hours: In Three Acts 179
18The Hiring Squad 201
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Surprise at Sotheby's 217
20Trip to the Travis 231
21Class Action 249
22An Artist's Eulogy 259
23Lost & Found 269
24An Arresting Development 277
25The Death Effect 281
26The Bell Curve 297
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A Late Night Visit 309
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Doing Good by Doing Well 317
Acknowledgments 341