{"product_id":"the-face-you-were-afraid-to-see","title":"The Face you were Afraid to See","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e• Publisher: Penguin Books\u003cbr data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e• Published Year: 2009\u003cbr data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e• Pages: 194\u003cbr data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e• Dimensions: 19 x 12.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e• Book Condition: Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e• Availability: In Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eIn this thought-provoking book, \u003cem data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eAmit Bhaduri\u003c\/em\u003e critiques the concept of free markets and the idea of the \"invisible hand,\" often invoked by economists to explain the self-regulating nature of markets. He challenges the notion that markets operate without external influences, highlighting how the price mechanism is often a myth, particularly in systems where no single player has the power to dictate prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eBhaduri examines the negative consequences of unregulated trade and the increasing influence of the state in setting prices and market rules in favor of large corporations. Through this lens, he offers a critical perspective on the impact of globalization and economic development policies in India, suggesting that these forces may often operate against the interests of ordinary citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eThe book provides a valuable and critical analysis of the global economy, making it a compelling read for those interested in economics, politics, and the ongoing debate over market regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51221085126960,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G-550","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-03-25T191345.505.png?v=1774446239","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-face-you-were-afraid-to-see","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}