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The Economist as Sleuth and the Economist as Novelist
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The Economist as Sleuth and the Economist as Novelist
The mystery novel was invented at the University of Virginia by one of the UVa’s most famous former students, Edgar Allen Poe. Kenneth G. Elzinga, a professor of economics at the University, has continued the mystery writing tradition. The author of three mystery novels, Professor Elzinga describes what distinguishes mysteries from other novels, and draw parallels between how fictional sleuths solve crimes and economists solve problems. Mr. Elzinga also discusses the costs and benefits of writing fiction — of interest to all those who have ever thought, 'I should write a book about that.' From the Series:UVA NewsMakers 2005
Video Length: 1590
Date Found: February 12, 2009
Date Produced: February 03, 2005
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