"Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics" by Richard H. Thaler explores the evolution and significance of behavioral economics, a field that merges insights from psychology and economics. Thaler, a pioneer in this discipline, details how traditional economic models often fail to account for the irrational behaviors of individuals and markets. He emphasizes that people frequently make decisions that deviate from rationality, challenging the conventional belief that humans always act to maximize utility. The book...
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