# Research Scholar Robert Frank's book, "The Darwin Economy," is referenced

1 Faculty News April 6, 2012 ![](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_033143.jpg?itok=fWdVqqoI)>

Excerpt from [Christian Science Monitor](http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Donald-Marron/2012/0406/A-tax-on-high-heels) -- " ... high heels are an example of the kind of pointless competition that [Robert Frank](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/robert-frank) highlights in his recent book, 'The Darwin Economy.'"

[Read more](http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Donald-Marron/2012/0406/A-tax-on-high-heels)

Additional coverage appeared on [The Hindu Business Line](http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article3297054.ece).