Join Alex Mayyasi, longtime contributor to NPR’s Planet Money and a host of its namesake podcast, and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi, his podcast co-host and fellow Planet Money reporter, as they present Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life, an accessible, down-to-earth primer on the hidden world of everyday economics. Packed with expert research and delightful stories that shed light on the inner workings of the global economy, the book tells us how we can harness key financial principles to make our own lives a little richer.

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This is a ticketed event that includes one copy of the book and entry for one person ($35); companion tickets ($10 each; one per purchased book-bundled ticket) do not include a book. Books purchased from other retailers will not include a ticket to enter this event.

Friends of the Fair may use their available complimentary Evenings With tickets to attend the event without receiving a copy of the book; if you wish to receive a copy of the book, you may opt to do so and receive $15 off the price of the book; total cost for FOTF will be $20 (plus fees) per attendee.

Each purchased, companion, and complimentary FOTF Evenings With ticket includes a free pass to the weekend Street Fair, where you’ll find literary events, live music, children’s activities, booksellers, local artisans, and gourmet delights!