46 pages 1 hour read

Dan Ariely

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape our Decisions

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely explores the hidden forces influencing our decisions, providing engaging insights into behavioral economics. Readers appreciate the book's accessible writing and compelling experiments, though some criticize it for lacking depth in certain analyses. Overall, it's an enlightening and thought-provoking read on human irrationality.

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Who Should Read Predictably Irrational?

A reader who appreciates Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely is often intrigued by behavioral economics and psychology. If you enjoyed Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers or Richard Thaler’s Nudge, you'll likely find Ariely’s exploration of the hidden forces shaping our decisions equally compelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Business / Economics
Psychology
Science / Nature
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Natural World: Nurture v. Nature
Society: Education
Genre
Social Science
Psychology
Philosophy