Behavioral Economics
Book description
The second edition of Behavioral Economics: The Basics summarizes behavioral economics, which uses insights from the social sciences, especially psychology, to explain real-world economic behavior. Behavioral economic insights are routinely used not only to understand the choices people make but also to influence them, whether the aim is to enable…
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1 author picked Behavioral Economics as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
What grabbed my attention was a section comparing homo economicus with Homer Simpson, rational economic thinking versus the impulsive American comedic icon.
Most economics is based on individuals exercising rational decision-making to achieve maximum personal utility, be this in terms of financial or psychic income.
Their collective response allows statements to be made about aggregated economic behaviour. Such a view is being challenged by behavioural economists who integrate lessons from psychology with the 'laws' of economics.
They believe behaviour is not always driven by a conscious cost-benefit approach but can be influenced by emotional and cultural factors, which can lead…
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