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Author: J Brian O'Roark
Publisher: Histria LLC
Imprint: Histria Perspectives
ISBN: 9781592116874
ISBN 10: 1592116876
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 21 April 2026
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A masterful blend of economic theory and wizarding wonder! This engaging book highlights fundamental economic principles through the lens of Harry Potter's magical world. Both insightful and accessible, it's the perfect read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the economic forces at work behind the scenes at Hogwarts. This book is a must-read for economics students and Potter enthusiasts alike. --Abdullah Al Bahrani, author of Economics with Dr. A newsletter and host of Economics with Dr. A YouTube channel. Harry Potter has magic--but does that mean the laws of economics don't apply? Of course not! From Diagon Alley to concert tickets for the Weird Sisters, Brian O'Roark masterfully weaves economic insights into the Wizarding World. This enchanting companion is perfect for anyone eager to explore economics through the adventures of The Boy Who Lived or for Potter fans who want to see their favorite world in a whole new light. --Matthew Rousu, host of The Economics Happy Hour podcast, Susquehanna University The greatest Muggle economist of our time, O'Roark proves that economics still rules in the wizarding world. This is the most magical book ever written about Harry Potter and economics--no spellwork required. --Jadrian Wooten, Virginia Tech University, co-host of the Economics Happy Hour Podcast and author of the Monday Morning Economist newsletter. This book is like a conversation with Dumbledore while knocking back a butterbeer in the Three Broomsticks. Everything you've ever wondered about the economics of the Wizarding World is illuminated by O'Roark's --Dirk Mateer, author of Principles of Economics, University of Texas.
Author Information
Brian O’Roark is currently University Professor of Economics at Robert Morris University. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University. Along with being the author of dozens of scholarly articles, his textbook, Essentials of Economics, is in its third edition. He has published two books on economics and superheroes: Superheroes and Economics: The Shadowy World of Capes, Masks and Invisible Hands, and Why Superman Doesn’t Take Over the World: What Superheroes Can Tell Us About Economics. O’Roark serves as the editor for the Journal of Economics Teaching and is on the Board of Trustees for Sewickley Savings Bank. He is a frequent guest on WOSU radio in Columbus, Ohio, and The Economics Happy Hour podcast. You can also find him making observations on economic phenomena on his YouTube channel: I_Run_Econ. He is regularly invited to present his work on superheroes and the economics of Harry Potter at economics education seminars and workshops across the United States and Canada.
