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The Cobra Effect

Kunal Kapoor

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Description:What if every solution you create makes the problem worse? From cobras in colonial Delhi to sparrows in Mao’s China, from America’s Prohibition to the global War on Drugs, history is full of examples where good intentions led to disaster. This pattern has a name: the Cobra Effect. In this engaging and accessible book, Kunal Kapoor takes readers on a journey through some of history’s most dangerous mistakes. Blending storytelling with simple analysis, he shows how governments, businesses, and even ordinary people fall into the same trap—fighting problems in ways that only feed them. Covering 10 powerful chapters and 50 bite-sized pages, this book reveals: Why simple fixes often create bigger crises. How incentives shape human behavior in surprising ways. Lessons from history, economics, and everyday life. Practical wisdom to avoid repeating these mistakes yourself. Clear, human, and eye-opening, The Cobra Effect is a guide to thinking more deeply about decisions. It reminds us that good intentions are not enough—foresight, humility, and understanding are key. If you want to learn from history’s failures and make wiser choices in your own life, this book is for youWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Cobra Effect. To get started finding The Cobra Effect, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 44

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Kunal Kapoor

Release: 2025

ISBN: C3yFEQAAQBAJ

Description: What if every solution you create makes the problem worse? From cobras in colonial Delhi to sparrows in Mao’s China, from America’s Prohibition to the global War on Drugs, history is full of examples where good intentions led to disaster. This pattern has a name: the Cobra Effect. In this engaging and accessible book, Kunal Kapoor takes readers on a journey through some of history’s most dangerous mistakes. Blending storytelling with simple analysis, he shows how governments, businesses, and even ordinary people fall into the same trap—fighting problems in ways that only feed them. Covering 10 powerful chapters and 50 bite-sized pages, this book reveals: Why simple fixes often create bigger crises. How incentives shape human behavior in surprising ways. Lessons from history, economics, and everyday life. Practical wisdom to avoid repeating these mistakes yourself. Clear, human, and eye-opening, The Cobra Effect is a guide to thinking more deeply about decisions. It reminds us that good intentions are not enough—foresight, humility, and understanding are key. If you want to learn from history’s failures and make wiser choices in your own life, this book is for youWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Cobra Effect. To get started finding The Cobra Effect, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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