Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics
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- 2015
- ISBN
- 9780393080940
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Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393080943
ISBN-13
9780393080940
eBay Product ID (ePID)
204113849
Product Key Features
Book Title
Misbehaving : the Story of Behavioral Economics
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Economic History
Publication Year
2015
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Yes
Genre
Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
26.1 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.4 in
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2015-004600
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Odd and interesting.... It's odd because it's funnier and more personal than books by professors tend to be. It's interesting because it tells the story not just of Thaler's career but also of the field of behavioral economics--the study of actual human beings rather than the rational optimizers of classical economic theory., [Misbehaving] is bound to become a classic. Now established as one of the great figures in the history of economic thought, Thaler has no predecessors. A rebel with a cause...[w]here he wins Olympic gold is in keen observation; his greatest insights come from actually looking., In Misbehaving, [Thaler] offers a dryly humorous history of the revolution he helped ignite, as well as a useful (if sometimes challenging) primer on its key concepts., Odd and interesting.... It''''s odd because it''''s funnier and more personal than books by professors tend to be. It''''s interesting because it tells the story not just of Thaler''''s career but also of the field of behavioral economics--the study of actual human beings rather than the rational optimizers of classical economic theory., A sly and somewhat subversive history of [the economics] profession...engrossing and highly relevant., [A] genial, often humorous account of the progress of behavioral economics by one of its most gifted practitioners. ...Important stuff., The creative genius who invented the field of behavioral economics is also a master storyteller and a very funny man. All these talents are on display in this wonderful and important book., I would like everyone in business to buy this book and claim half the cost on expenses. The book is so enjoyable, it would be improper to claim more., The creative genius who invented the field of behavioral economics is also a master storyteller and a very funny man. All these talents are on display in this wonderful book., Highly enjoyable...dense with fascinating examples.... It is long past time to replace Econs with Humans, both in theory and in the practice of prediction., Richard Thaler not only founded behavioral economics, he's also a great storyteller and observational comic. Have a seat, pour some good wine, and listen as the founder of a field narrates the fight to force economists to acknowledge the human brain., Misbehaving gives us the story behind some of the most important insights in modern economics. If I had to be trapped in an elevator with any contemporary intellectual, I'd pick Richard Thaler., Richard Thaler has been at the center of the most important revolution to happen in economics in the last thirty years. In this captivating book, he lays out the evidence for behavioral economics and explains why there was so much resistance to it. Read Misbehaving. There is no better guide to this new and exciting economics., The creative genius who invented the field of behavioral economics is also a master storyteller and a very funny man. All these talents are on display in this important book.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
330.01/9
Synopsis
Shortlisted for the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. Get ready to change the way you think about economics. Richard H. Thaler has spent his career studying the radical notion that the central agents in the economy are humans--predictable, error-prone individuals. Misbehaving is his arresting, frequently hilarious account of the struggle to bring an academic discipline back down to earth--and change the way we think about economics, ourselves, and our world. Traditional economics assumes rational actors. Early in his research, Thaler realized these Spock-like automatons were nothing like real people. Whether buying a clock radio, selling basketball tickets, or applying for a mortgage, we all succumb to biases and make decisions that deviate from the standards of rationality assumed by economists. In other words, we misbehave. More importantly, our misbehavior has serious consequences. Dismissed at first by economists as an amusing sideshow, the study of human miscalculations and their effects on markets now drives efforts to make better decisions in our lives, our businesses, and our governments. Coupling recent discoveries in human psychology with a practical understanding of incentives and market behavior, Thaler enlightens readers about how to make smarter decisions in an increasingly mystifying world. He reveals how behavioral economic analysis opens up new ways to look at everything from household finance to assigning faculty offices in a new building, to TV game shows, the NFL draft, and businesses like Uber. Laced with antic stories of Thaler's spirited battles with the bastions of traditional economic thinking, Misbehaving is a singular look into profound human foibles. When economics meets psychology, the implications for individuals, managers, and policy makers are both profound and entertaining., Richard H. Thaler has spent his career studying the radical notion that the central agents in the economy are humans--predictable, error-prone individuals. Misbehaving is his arresting, frequently hilarious account of the struggle to bring an academic discipline back down to earth--and change the way we think about economics, ourselves, and our world. Traditional economics assumes rational actors. Early in his research, Thaler realized these Spock-like automatons were nothing like real people. Whether buying a clock radio, selling basketball tickets, or applying for a mortgage, we all succumb to biases and make decisions that deviate from the standards of rationality assumed by economists. In other words, we misbehave. More importantly, our misbehavior has serious consequences. Dismissed at first by economists as an amusing sideshow, the study of human miscalculations and their effects on markets now drives efforts to make better decisions in our lives, our businesses, and our governments. Coupling recent discoveries in human psychology with a practical understanding of incentives and market behavior, Thaler enlightens readers about how to make smarter decisions in an increasingly mystifying world. He reveals how behavioral economic analysis opens up new ways to look at everything from household finance to assigning faculty offices in a new building, to TV game shows, the NFL draft, and businesses like Uber. Laced with antic stories of Thaler's spirited battles with the bastions of traditional economic thinking, Misbehaving is a singular look into profound human foibles. When economics meets psychology, the implications for individuals, managers, and policy makers are both profound and entertaining., Shortlisted for the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. Get ready to change the way you think about economics.
LC Classification Number
HB74.P8T527 2015
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- l***o (117)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePackage arrived from Skokie, IL to southeast Michigan in three days. Book was wrapped well in an large outer plastic mailing envelope and in a second large plastic mailing envelope inside . Book was in the condition described and even has the errata sheet insert. I had no problems with the seller, and I would buy from them again. Good sale.The War Toys 2: Kriegsspielzeug : The Story of / Die Geschichte Von Lineol (#236102241091)
- v***n (68)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller supplied additional photos showing that the books included both dust jackets as described. The books arrived well on time and were in a like new condition. They were also well packaged. This was of great value. Thank you very much. Perfect.
- p***e (1219)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePurchased on 08.26.2025 and rec'd as described on 09.02.2025 (after Labor Day holiday). Two text books were individually wrapped in plastic, wrapped together in another plastic baggie and then placed in a padded envelope. Very happy w/ the extra protection taken in shipping the text books. Thank you.