How is behavioral economics different from standard economics?
To behavioral economist Dan Ariely, we live in an irrational world. We frequently do things that are against our best interests. We sell stocks during market crashes, locking in losses. We worry about spending when we have plenty of money, and we fail to economize when we don’t have enough.
Investors Are Irrational by Nature. How to Train Yourself to Be Rational.
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