A New Book on Behavioral Economics, And Some Background

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us A New Book on Behavioral Economics, And Some Background Hi all! As a behavioral economist, i can't resist telling you when a new book on the topic comes out.  This time, it's Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics by Richard Thaler, who I can't believe hasn't won a Nobel Prize yet.  To provide some background for those who are interested, I've included some introductory links about behavioral economics below.  Have a good week, and hapy reading! Cheers, Jodi Join Jodi's Facebook Page Follow Jodi on Twitter Jodi Beggs Economics Expert What Is Behavioral Economics? This article explains what behavioral economics is and how it differs from (and complements!) traditional economics. READ NOW Share The Assumptions of Economic Rationality So what are those assumptions that behavioral economists don't think hold, anyway? READ NOW Share Topics in Behavioral Economics This category contains articles on some of the cornerstone principles and research in behavioral economics. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • See Historic Photos From D-Day • What Do They Make Chewing Gum From? • The Big E: USS Enterprise (CV-6) • What You Have To Bring To Your SAT Test • Top 10 Ways to Boost Your SAT Score • What Time Is the SAT Test? • 7 Things To Do the Night Before the SAT • Was the Apollo 13 Space Exploration Mission Jinxed? Advertisement About Education   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Economics newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved

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