Economics Books
Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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John Coates
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The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: Risk-Taking, Gut Feelings and the Biology of Boom and Bust
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If the stock market’s volatility both intrigues and baffles you, "The Hour Between Dog and Wolf" could help demystify the science behind financial risks. It dives into the compelling intersection of trading psychology and biology, exploring how our bodies react and adapt to the stresses and triumphs of the trading world. A perfect pick for anyone interested in the human side of economics and the biological underpinnings of decision-making in high stakes environments.
Harvey MacKay
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Harper
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Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive: Outsell, Outmanage, Outmotivate, and Outnegotiate Your Competition
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If you're staring at the ceiling at night, wondering why your business strategies aren't taking off, "Swim with the Sharks" might be the next book to pick up. Harvey Mackay doesn't just dish out advice; he provides a treasure map for outperforming and outsmarting the competition in any field. Picture yourself finally grabbing coffee with that one client who's been eluding you, or learning a negotiation tactic that closes deals instead of conversations. This book is about turning 'no chance' into 'no problem.'
Robert Axelrod
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Princeton
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The Complexity of Cooperation: Agent-Based Models of Competition and Collaboration - Princeton Studies in Complexity
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If you're interested in understanding how intricate social behaviors and cooperation emerge, "The Complexity of Cooperation" might just deepen your appreciation for the nuances involved. Axelrod's accessible writing makes sophisticated concepts like game theory and agent-based modeling understandable. It's like putting on a new pair of glasses that clarify why individuals and societies interact the way they do, guided by invisible rules and patterns you'll soon begin to notice everywhere.
Peter Neuwirth
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Berrett-koehler
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What's Your Future Worth?: Using Present Value to Make Better Decisions
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If you find yourself at a crossroads, often unsure about the financial implications of your choices, "What's Your Future Worth?" might be just the book for you. Peter Neuwirth simplifies the complex notion of Present Value to equip you with a logical framework for making more informed decisions. Whether it's personal investments, major purchases, or life-changing decisions, this read could be the stepping stone to mastering the art of foresight in your financial planning.
Robert H. Waterman Jr., Thomas J. Peters, Nancy Austin |
Harper
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In Search of Excellence : Lessons from America's Best-run Companies
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This book is an excellent guide for anyone looking to learn about successful management techniques used by some of America's top companies like IBM, Texas Instruments, and 3M. The author provides practical examples and valuable insights into how these companies have thrived and how their success can be emulated. It is recommended for business owners, managers, and anyone interested in learning from the best.
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This adaptation of a well-established US textbook is like a bridge, connecting you with the intricate world of consumer patterns across cultures, particularly the Asia Pacific region. It's not just the blend of robust theoretical foundations and practical case studies that makes it gripping. Its cultural relevance could turn it from just another academic read into a playbook for anyone with a keen interest in understanding and harnessing the buying power of the diverse Asian market. If you're a student or a budding marketer, this book could be the compass you need to navigate the consumer landscape of one of the world's most dynamic regions.
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Michael Lewis
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Penguin
The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World
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Bestselling author Michael Lewis examines how a Nobel Prize–winning theory of the mind altered our perception of reality.Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original studies undoing our assumptions about the decision-making process. Their papers showed the ways in which the human mind erred, systematically, when forced to make judgments about uncertain situations. Their work created the field of behavioral economics, revolutionized Big Data studies, advanced evidence-based medicine, led to a new approach to government regulation, and made much of Michael Lewis’s own work possible. Kahneman and Tversky are more responsible than anybody for the powerful trend to mistrust human intuition and defer to algorithms.The Undoing Project is about the fascinating collaboration between two men who have the dimensions of great literary figures. They became heroes in the university and on the battlefield―both had important careers in the Israeli military―and their research was deeply linked to their extraordinary life experiences. In the process they may well have changed, for good, mankind’s view of its own mind.
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Richard H.; Sunstein Thaler
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Penguin
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Nudge : Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness
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Nudge could be a good read for those interested in understanding the science behind decision-making. It provides numerous examples of how small nudges can impact our choices for the better. The book is praised for its practicality and humor, making it an entertaining and informative read for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills.
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Ken Honda
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Gallery
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Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money
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If money conversations often leave you feeling anxious, "Happy Money" could be your antidote. Ken Honda's gentle approach to financial well-being weaves together mindfulness and practical wisdom, presenting a compassionate route to managing your finances—without the guilt or stress you might be used to. It's a read that promotes a healthier, more serene relationship with your bank account and could be a breath of fresh air if the typical cut-and-dry finance advice has been weighing you down.
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Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, Cass R. Sunstein |
Hachette
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Noise : A Flaw in Human Judgment
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Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients — or that two judges in the same court give different sentences to people who have committed the same crime. Suppose that different food inspectors give different ratings to indistinguishable restaurants — or that when a company is handling customer complaints, the resolution depends on who happens to be handling the particular complaint. Now imagine that the same doctor, the same judge, the same inspector, or the same company official make different decisions, depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monday rather than Wednesday. These are examples of noise: variability in judgments that should be identical. In Noise, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein show how noise helps produce errors in many fields, including medicine, law, public health, economic forecasting, food safety, forensic science, bail verdicts, child protection, strategy, performance reviews and personnel selection. And although noise can be found wherever people make judgments and decisions, individuals and organizations alike commonly ignore to its role in their judgments and in their actions. They show “noise neglect.” With a few simple remedies, people can reduce both noise and bias, and so make far better decisions. Packed with new ideas, and drawing on the same kind of diligent, insightful research that made Thinking, Fast and Slow and Nudge groundbreaking New York Times and international bestsellers, Noise explains how and why humans are so susceptible to noise in judgment — and what we can do about it.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Abacus
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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If you're someone who's always been fascinated by the power of collective momentum, "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" is a must-read for you. Malcolm Gladwell takes you on a captivating journey into the world of tipping points, unraveling the hidden dynamics behind the spread of ideas, trends, and behaviors. With his thought-provoking analysis and captivating storytelling, you'll gain a newfound understanding of how the small actions of individuals can have an enormous impact on society as a whole. Prepare to be inspired and challenged to think differently about the world around you.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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The Bed of Procrustes : Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
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The Bed of Procrustes would be a fascinating read for anyone interested in exploring unconventional philosophical ideas and challenging societal norms. Written by the author of The Black Swan, this book shares Taleb's major concepts on risk, uncertainty, and decision-making through a collection of thought-provoking aphorisms and meditations. The book is playful, irreverent, and witty, exposing self-delusions and modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phoniness. It contrasts classical values with contemporary societal norms and beliefs, making the book an essential read for anyone interested in seeking unconventional wisdom on life, risk, and decision-making.
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Dan Ariely
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Harpercollins
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The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty : How We Lie to Everyone - Especially Ourselves
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The New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational and The Upside of Irrationality returns with thought-provoking work to challenge our preconceptions about dishonesty and urge us to take an honest look at ourselves.Does the chance of getting caught affect how likely we are to cheat? How do companies pave the way for dishonesty? Does collaboration make us more honest or less so? Does religion improve our honesty? Most of us think of ourselves as honest, but, in fact, we all cheat. From Washington to Wall Street, the classroom to the workplace, unethical behavior is everywhere. None of us is immune, whether it's the white lie to head off trouble or padding our expense reports. In The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, award-winning, bestselling author Dan Ariely turns his unique insight and innovative research to the question of dishonesty. Generally, we assume that cheating, like most other decisions, is based on a rational cost-benefit analysis. But Ariely argues, and then demonstrates, that it's actually the irrational forces that we don't take into account that often determine whether we behave ethically or not. For every Enron or political bribe, there are countless puffed résumés, hidden commissions, and knockoff purses. In The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, Ariely shows why some things are easier to lie about; how getting caught matters less than we think; and how business practices pave the way for unethical behavior, both intentionally and unintentionally. Ariely explores how unethical behavior works in the personal, professional, and political worlds, and how it affects all of us, even as we think of ourselves as having high moral standards. But all is not lost. Ariely also identifies what keeps us honest, pointing the way for achieving higher ethics in our everyday lives. With compelling personal and academic findings, The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty will change the way we see ourselves, our actions, and others
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How We Decide is a must-read for those interested in using neuroscience to enhance decision-making. Lehrer's discussion of the proper blend of intuition and rationality, as well as how to recognize the balance, will be beneficial to policymakers and business executives alike.
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Tim Harford
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How to Make the World Add Up : Ten Rules for Thinking Differently About Numbers
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When was the last time you read a grand statement, accompanied by a large number, and wondered whether it could really be true? Statistics are vital in helping us tell stories - we see them in the papers, on social media, and we hear them used in everyday conversation - and yet we doubt them more than ever.But numbers - in the right hands - have the power to change the world for the better. Contrary to popular belief, good statistics are not a trick, although they are a kind of magic. Good statistics are not smoke and mirrors; in fact, they help us see more clearly. Good statistics are like a telescope for an astronomer, a microscope for a bacteriologist, or an X-ray for a radiologist. If we are willing to let them, good statistics help us see things about the world around us and about ourselves - both large and small - that we would not be able to see in any other way.In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as both an economist and presenter of the BBC's radio show 'More or Less'. He takes us deep into the world of disinformation and obfuscation, bad research and misplaced motivation to find those priceless jewels of data and analysis that make communicating with numbers worthwhile. Harford's characters range from the art forger who conned the Nazis to the stripper who fell in love with the most powerful congressman in Washington, to famous data detectives such as John Maynard Keynes, Daniel Kahneman and Florence Nightingale. He reveals how we can evaluate the claims that surround us with confidence, curiosity and a healthy level of scepticism.Using ten simple rules for understanding numbers - plus one golden rule - this extraordinarily insightful book shows how if we keep our wits about us, thinking carefully about the way numbers are sourced and presented, we can look around us and see with crystal clarity how the world adds up.
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Steven Pinker
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Viking
Enlightenment Now : The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
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If you think the world is coming to an end, think again: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and science.Is the world really falling apart? Is the ideal of progress obsolete? In this elegant assessment of the human condition in the third millennium, cognitive scientist and public intellectual Steven Pinker urges us to step back from the gory headlines and prophecies of doom, which play to our psychological biases. Instead, follow the data: In seventy-five jaw-dropping graphs, Pinker shows that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness are on the rise, not just in the West, but worldwide. This progress is not the result of some cosmic force. It is a gift of the Enlightenment: the conviction that reason and science can enhance human flourishing.Far from being a naïve hope, the Enlightenment, we now know, has worked. But more than ever, it needs a vigorous defense. The Enlightenment project swims against currents of human nature–tribalism, authoritarianism, demonization, magical thinking–which demagogues are all too willing to exploit. Many commentators, committed to political, religious, or romantic ideologies, fight a rearguard action against it. The result is a corrosive fatalism and a willingness to wreck the precious institutions of liberal democracy and global cooperation.With intellectual depth and literary flair, Enlightenment Now makes the case for reason, science, and humanism: the ideals we need to confront our problems and continue our progress.
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Nate Silver
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Penguin
The Signal and the Noise : Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't
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The Signal and the Noise is a must-read for individuals interested in understanding the art and science of predictions. Nate Silver draws from his experience as a blogger, political forecaster, and founder of website FiveThirtyEight to explore the importance of probability and uncertainty in making predictions. Beyond the importance of probability, Silver emphasizes the importance of humility and hard work in prediction. Silver's unique style of presenting his findings, including an analysis of the most successful forecasters in a range of areas, makes the book an informative and entertaining read.
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Erin Meyer
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Publicaffairs
The Culture Map : Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
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This book could be a good read for individuals who are interested in building a successful global career. Erin Meyer's "The Culture Map" sheds light on cultural differences and how it can impact international business. It offers practical solutions and a specific analytical framework to help readers understand these differences and chart a path to success in a globalized world. With anecdotes and examples from different countries and cultures, it helps readers identify the impact of cultural differences on business practices, and provides actionable advice to mitigate these challenges. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to work with diverse teams, partners, or customers.
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Gary Klein
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Publicaffairs
Seeing What Others Don't : The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights
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Insights -- like Darwin's understanding of the way evolution actually works, and Watson and Crick's breakthrough discoveries about the structure of DNA -- can change the world. We also need insights into the everyday things that frustrate and confuse us so that we can more effectively solve problems and get things done. Yet we know very little about when, why, or how insights are formed -- or what blocks them. In Seeing What Others Don't , renowned cognitive psychologist Gary Klein unravels the mystery.Klein is a keen observer of people in their natural settings -- scientists, businesspeople, firefighters, police officers, soldiers, family members, friends, himself -- and uses a marvelous variety of stories to illuminate his research into what insights are and how they happen. What, for example, enabled Harry Markopolos to put the finger on Bernie Madoff? How did Dr. Michael Gottlieb make the connections between different patients that allowed him to publish the first announcement of the AIDS epidemic? What did Admiral Yamamoto see (and what did the Americans miss) in a 1940 British attack on the Italian fleet that enabled him to develop the strategy of attack at Pearl Harbor? How did a "smokejumper" see that setting another fire would save his life, while those who ignored his insight perished? How did Martin Chalfie come up with a million-dollar idea (and a Nobel Prize) for a natural flashlight that enabled researchers to look inside living organisms to watch biological processes in action?Klein also dissects impediments to insight, such as when organizations claim to value employee creativity and to encourage breakthroughs but in reality block disruptive ideas and prioritize avoidance of mistakes. Or when information technology systems are "dumb by design" and block potential discoveries.Both scientifically sophisticated and fun to read, Seeing What Others Don't shows that insight is not just a "eureka!" moment but a whole new way of understanding.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Outliers : The Story of Success
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Learn what sets high achievers apart — from Bill Gates to the Beatles — in this #1 bestseller from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review).In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"—the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different?His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Outliers : The Story of Success
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Learn what sets high achievers apart -- from Bill Gates to the Beatles -- in this #1 bestseller from "a singular talent" ( New York Times Book Review ).In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the what makes high-achievers different?His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
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Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life-; from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing-; and whose conclusions regularly turn the conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book: freakonomics.Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, Levitt and co-author Stephen J. Dubner show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives-; how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing. In "Freakonomics," they set out to explore the hidden side of ... well, everything. The inner workings of a crack gang. The truth about real-estate agents. The myths of campaign finance. The telltale marks of a cheating schoolteacher. The secrets of the Ku Klux Klan.What unites all these stories is a belief that the modern world, despite a surfeit of obfuscation, complication, and downright deceit, is not impenetrable, is not unknowable, and-; if the right questions are asked-; is even more intriguing than we think. All it takes is a new way of looking. Steven Levitt, through devilishly clever and clear-eyed thinking, shows how to seethrough all the clutter."Freakonomics" establishes this unconventional premise: If morality represents how we would like the world to work, then economics represents how it actually does work. It is true that readers of this book will be armed with enough riddles and stories to last a thousand cocktail parties. But "Freakonomics" can provide more than that. It will literally redefine the way we view the modern world.(front flap)
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Barry Schwartz
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Ecco
The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition
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The Paradox of Choice sheds light on the negative impact of excessive choices in our lives and provides practical steps on how to limit them. Through engaging anecdotes and accessible prose, Barry Schwartz explains how too many options can lead to decision-making paralysis and anxiety, and ultimately reduce our overall satisfaction. Recommended for those struggling with the stress of decision-making and seeking to simplify their lives.
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Richard H. Thaler
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Misbehaving : The Making of Behavioral Economics
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Nobel laureate 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.
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Random
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Never Split the Difference : Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
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This book provides practical negotiation techniques developed by an FBI negotiator. It teaches how to listen actively, ask open-ended questions, assert oneself without aggression, and use emotional intelligence to identify common ground. The author uses real-life examples to demonstrate how these skills were applied in hostage and terrorist situations. Readers can learn how to apply these principles in their personal and professional lives to improve their negotiation skills and build stronger relationships.
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Barry Schwartz
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Harper
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The Paradox Of Choice : Why More Is Less
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This book is a great read for individuals who struggle with making decisions. It highlights the problems that arise when faced with an abundance of choices and how this can impact our well-being. The author offers practical steps to simplify our decision-making process and ultimately live a more satisfying life. Users who have found themselves overwhelmed with choices and struggling with decision-making have found this book to be a helpful tool.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Abacus
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.
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Jack D. Schwager
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Wiley
Market Wizards: Interviews With Top Traders
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Market Wizards is a must-read for anyone seeking to learn how to invest successfully. The book features interviews with the world's top traders about their approaches to the markets and the strategies they use to make money. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is the insights it provides into the minds of successful traders, giving readers a glimpse into the mindset needed to succeed in the world of trading. Overall, Market Wizards is a valuable resource for anyone interested in investing and looking to improve their trading skills.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Penguin
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The Bed Of Procrustes - Philosophical And Practical Aphorisms
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"The Bed Of Procrustes" could be a good read for individuals who are looking for a different take on philosophy. Taleb provides an insightful view on the limitations of our knowledge and how we interpret the world. He advocates for embracing the unexpected and the unknown. Readers will appreciate Taleb's use of aphorisms, which makes for an easily digestible read.
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The Science of Getting Rich
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The Science of Getting Rich is a classic book on the principles of attracting wealth. The author, Wallace D. Wattles, outlines the steps necessary to achieve financial abundance with "mathematical certainty". This book is recommended for those seeking to gain financial security and learn the principles of creative thinking. The book's unique and distinctive feature is the emphasis on the practical, imaginative, and non-competitive ways to attain wealth, while maintaining a harmonious relationship with life.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
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Freakonomics - A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Which is moe dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool?What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common?Why do drug dealers still live with their mums?How much do parents really matter?
These may not sound like a typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much-heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life -- from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing -- and whose conclusions regularly turn conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book:
Freakonomics.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Abacus
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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The Tipping Point is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how ideas and trends spread and cause change in society. With examples ranging from the sudden popularity of Hush Puppies shoes to the reduction of crime rates in New York City, Gladwell presents a compelling argument for the power of the tipping point. Readers will enjoy the concise, elegant writing style and the fascinating insights into social dynamics that can lead to rapid change.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.
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"The Tipping Point" is a great read for those interested in understanding how the world can change so rapidly. Through Gladwell's brilliant writing, readers are taken on a journey that examines the volatility of social issues and how they can be addressed with the right intervention. This book will help readers develop new strategies and ways of viewing the world that can be applied to everyday life. Gladwell's unique perspective provides readers with an engaging and insightful look into the world around us.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
William
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Superfreakonomics Intl
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Freakonomics lived on the New York Times bestseller list for an astonishing two years. Now authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return with more iconoclastic insights and observations in SuperFreakonomics —the long awaited follow-up to their New York Times Notable blockbuster. Based on revolutionary research and original studies SuperFreakonomics promises to once again challenge our view of the way the world really works.
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Barry Schwartz
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Harper
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The Paradox Of Choice : Why More Is Less
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In the spirit of Alvin Tofflers' Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401K, everyday decisions have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains why too much of a good thing has proven detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz explains how a culture that thrives on the availability of constantly evolving options can also foster profound dissatisfaction and self-blame in individuals, which can lead to a paralysis in decision making and, in some cases, depression. With the latest studies on how we make choices in our personal and professional lives, Schwartz offers practical advice on how to focus on the right choices, and how to derive greater satisfaction from choices that we do make.
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Your Money or Your Life
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This book is a game-changer for anyone seeking financial freedom and a more intentional, meaningful life. With practical steps and timeless wisdom, Vicki Robin guides you to break free from the cycle of debt, cultivate mindful money habits, and invest in a future that aligns with your values. From saving money without strict budgeting to finding fulfillment in simplicity, this book empowers you to take control of your finances and create the life you truly want.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Time
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The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Difference
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The Tipping Point is an insightful read for those interested in understanding how minor changes can make a massive difference. Gladwell's unique perspective and blend of case studies and data make this book a great choice for those looking to expand their knowledge of social dynamics and consumer behavior. Readers will likely appreciate the real-life examples provided, making complex theories easy to digest.
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Farrar,
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Thank You for Being Late : An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations
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"Thank You for Being Late" is an insightful book that explains the current transformative times we live in and how we can thrive in the midst of them. This book offers a guide to our current world that is filled with rapid developments in technology, globalization, climate change, among other things. It reminds us to slow down, take a step back and reimagine how we engage with these changes to be able to make the most of them. With clear and engaging prose, the author challenges readers to be optimistic and innovative about the future while being mindful of the impacts of these transformations on our global community.
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Age of Discovery : Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance
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Age of Discovery could be a good read for those who are curious about the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid global change. This book takes a historical perspective, drawing parallels between the first Renaissance and our present era, highlighting the risks and rewards that come with discovery. If you're interested in understanding the interconnectedness of our world and how it shapes our lives, this book will provide valuable insights and inspire you to navigate the uncertainties of the future with wisdom and courage.
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Dutton
Weaponized Lies : How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era
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It's raining fringe theories, fake news, and pseudo-facts. These lies are getting repeated. New York Times bestselling author Daniel Levitin shows how to disarm these socially devastating inventions and get the American mind back on track. Here are the fundamental lessons in critical thinking (previously published as A Field Guide to Lies) that we need to know and share now. Investigating numerical misinformation, Daniel Levitin shows how mishandled statistics and graphs can give a grossly distorted perspective and lead us to terrible decisions. Wordy arguments on the other hand can easily be persuasive as they drift away from the facts in an appealing yet misguided way. The steps we can take to better evaluate news, advertisements, and reports are clearly detailed. Ultimately, Levitin turns to what underlies our ability to determine if something is true or false: the scientific method. He grapples with the limits of what we can and cannot know. Case studies are offered to demonstrate the applications of logical thinking to quite varied settings, spanning courtroom testimony, medical decision making, magic, modern physics, and conspiracy theories. This urgently needed book enables us to avoid the extremes of passive gullibility and cynical rejection. As Levitin attests: Truth matters. A post-truth era is an era of willful irrationality, reversing all the great advances humankind has made. Euphemisms like "fringe theories," "extreme views," "alt truth," and even "fake news" can literally be dangerous. Let's call lies what they are and catch those making them in the act.
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What if we could improve our ability to predict the future?Everything we do involves forecasts about how the future will unfold. Whether buying a new house or changing job, designing a new product or getting married, our decisions are governed by implicit predictions of how things are likely to turn out. The problem is, we're not very good at it.In a landmark, twenty-year study, Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed that the average expert was only slightly better at predicting the future than a layperson using random guesswork. Tetlock's latest project - an unprecedented, government-funded forecasting tournament involving over a million individual predictions - has since shown that there are, however, some people with real, demonstrable foresight. These are ordinary people, from former ballroom dancers to retired computer programmers, who have an extraordinary ability to predict the future with a degree of accuracy 60% greater than average. They are superforecasters.In Superforecasting, Tetlock and his co-author Dan Gardner offer a fascinating insight into what we can learn from this elite group. They show the methods used by these superforecasters which enable them to outperform even professional intelligence analysts with access to classified data. And they offer practical advice on how we can all use these methods for our own benefit - whether in business, in international affairs, or in everyday life.
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Penguin
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In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, OUTLIERS is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.From the Publisher (Hachette)
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Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner |
William
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Think Like a Freak : The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain
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The New York Times bestselling Freakonomics changed the way we see the world, exposing the hidden side of just about everything. Then came SuperFreakonomics, a documentary film, an award-winning podcast, and more.Now, with Think Like a Freak, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have written their most revolutionary book yet. With their trademark blend of captivating storytelling and unconventional analysis, they take us inside their thought process and teach us all to think a bit more productively, more creatively, more rationally--to think, that is, like a Freak.Levitt and Dubner offer a blueprint for an entirely new way to solve problems, whether your interest lies in minor lifehacks or major global reforms. As always, no topic is off-limits. They range from business to philanthropy to sports to politics, all with the goal of retraining your brain. Along the way, you'll learn the secrets of a Japanese hot-dog-eating champion, the reason an Australian doctor swallowed a batch of dangerous bacteria, and why Nigerian e-mail scammers make a point of saying they're from Nigeria.Some of the steps toward thinking like a Freak: First, put away your moral compass--because it's hard to see a problem clearly if you've already decided what to do about it. Learn to say "I don't know"--for until you can admit what you don't yet know, it's virtually impossible to learn what you need to. Think like a child--because you'll come up with better ideas and ask better questions. Take a master class in incentives--because for better or worse, incentives rule our world. Learn to persuade people who don't want to be persuaded--because being right is rarely enough to carry the day. Learn to appreciate the upside of quitting--because you can't solve tomorrow's problem if you aren't willing to abandon today's dud.Levitt and Dubner plainly see the world like no one else. Now you can too. Never before have such iconoclastic thinkers been so revealing--and so much fun to read.
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W.
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The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World
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From the No. 1 bestselling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, this is the surprising and profound story of the two men whose ideas changed the world.Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky met in war-torn 1960s Israel. Both were gifted young psychology professors: Kahneman a rootless son of holocaust survivors who saw the world as a problem to be solved; Tversky a voluble, instinctual blur of energy. In this breathtaking new book, Michael Lewis tells the extraordinary story of a relationship that became a shared mind: one which created the field of behavioural economics, revolutionising everything from Big Data to medicine, from how we are governed to how we spend, from high finance to football. Kahneman and Tversky, shows Michael Lewis, helped shape the world in which we now live - and may well have changed, for good, humankind's view of its own mind.
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When to Rob a Bank : A Rogue Economist's Guide to the World
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This is the ultimate guide to the world of the Freak. Renegade thinkers and bestselling sensations Levitt and Dubner have carefully curated the very best of their blogs, conversations, wisecracks and advice from the last decade to reveal the outlandish truth about everything from lying to bankrobbing, fast food to sex taxes.'We are all Freakonomists now' Washington Post'A phenomenon ... their approach has won them a cult following' Observer'Lie back and let Levitt and Dubner's bouncy prose style carry you along from one peculiarity to the next' Sunday Telegraph'You are guaranteed a good time' Financial Times
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Longstreet
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The Millionaire Next Door - The Surprising Secrets Of America's Wealthy
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This book could be a good read for you if you're curious about how regular people become millionaires. It explores the surprising habits and mindsets of America's wealthy, revealing the common traits that have helped them build their fortunes. Take a peek into their lives and discover the secrets that can help you on your own journey towards financial success.
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With the stock market breaking records almost daily, leaving longtime market analysts shaking their heads and revising their forecasts, a study of the concept of risk seems quite timely. Peter Bernstein has written a comprehensive history of man's efforts to understand risk and probability, beginning with early gamblers in ancient Greece, continuing through the 17th-century French mathematicians Pascal and Fermat and up to modern chaos theory. Along the way he demonstrates that understanding risk underlies everything from game theory to bridge-building to winemaking.
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Most anti-smoking campaigns inadvertently encourage people to smoke. The scent of melons helps sell electronic products. Subliminal advertising may have been banned, but it's being used all the time. Product placement in films rarely works. Many multi-million pound advertising campaigns are a complete waste of time. These are just a few of the findings of Martin Lindstrom's groundbreaking study of what really makes consumers tick. Convinced that there is a gulf between what we believe influences us and what actually does, he set up a highly ambitious research project that employed the very latest in brain-scanning technology and called on the services of some 2000 volunteers. Buyology shares the fruits of this research, revealing for the first time what actually goes on inside our heads when we see an advertisement, hear a marketing slogan, taste two rival brands of drink, or watch a programme sponsored by a major company. The conclusions are both startling and groundbreaking, showing the extent to which we deceive ourselves when we think we are making considered decisions, and revealing factors as varied as childhood memories and religious belief that come together to influence our decisions and shape our tastes.
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Allen
Lane
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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This book is a captivating sequel to the international bestseller, Freakonomics. With their unique style and wit, the authors delve into controversial subjects like terrorism, charity, and prostitution. Prepare to be amazed as Superfreakonomics uncovers hidden truths and transforms the way you see the world. It's a thought-provoking read that will challenge your perspectives and leave you wanting more.
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