Episode · EconTalk · 2021-06-21
Russ Roberts & Anja Shortland: books mentioned on EconTalk
Anja Shortland on Lost Art
Economist and author Anja Shortland of King's College London talks about her new book, Lost Art, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. When a famous painting disappears into the underworld of stolen art, how does it make its way back into the legitimate world of auction houses and museums?
Russ Roberts discussed Kidnap by Anja Shortland.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Kidnap
Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business by Anja Shortland is a deeply researched economic study that explores the mechanics, economics, and risk management strategies behind the global ransom industry.
Discussed“she previously appeared on econ talk in june of 2019 to talk about her book kidnap which was a fantastic book and conversation”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Kidnap
“okay so my background with that institution comes from my previous book kidnap inside the ransom business where i look at a company called control risks”