A rollicking guide to a lifetime of choices, full of practical tips for getting the most from your time and money—from economist and international bestselling author Daniel Altman

Stuck wondering whether to sell your house? Can’t get a good deal on a used car? Not to worry—economics can help. That’s because economics isn’t just about charts, markets, and prices. It’s also the science of decisions, full of pointers and principles for maximizing your well-being every day.

Bestselling economist Daniel Altman cracks open the vault of microeconomics, revealing razor-sharp thinking that is refreshingly, actually useful. Through thirty real-world decisions—from “what’s for dinner?” to “how many kids should we have?”—he shows how a small, accessible dose of economics can unlock big gains in time, money, and sanity.

The Best Decisions You’ll Ever Make is an essential tool kit for snapping out of decision paralysis and coming out ahead in every trade-off. It’s an empowering, entertaining user’s manual that you’ll return to again and again—one that’ll supercharge every choice you make.