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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

by Ariely, Dan | HC | Good
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
006135323X
Book Title
Predictably Irrational : the Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
Item Length
9.4in
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Year
2008
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.3in
Author
Dan Ariely
Genre
Education, Business & Economics
Topic
Consumer Behavior, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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Why do our headaches persist after taking a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a 50-cent aspirin? Why does recalling the Ten Commandments reduce our tendency to lie, even when we couldn't possibly be caught? Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup? Why do we go back for second helpings at the unlimited buffet, even when our stomachs are already full? And how did we ever start spending $4.15 on a cup of coffee when, just a few years ago, we used to pay less than a dollar? When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're in control. We think we're making smart, rational choices. But are we? In a series of illuminating, often surprising experiments, MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms, and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities. Not only do we make astonishingly simple mistakes every day, but we make the same types of mistakes, Ariely discovers. We consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate. We fail to understand the profound effects of our emotions on what we want, and we overvalue what we already own. Yet these misguided behaviors are neither random nor senseless. They're systematic and predictable-making us predictably irrational. From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, Ariely explains how to break through these systematic patterns of thought to make better decisions. Predictably Irrational will change the way we interact with the world-one small decision at a time.

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
006135323x
ISBN-13
9780061353239
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18038208694

Product Key Features

Book Title
Predictably Irrational : the Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
Author
Dan Ariely
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Consumer Behavior, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Education, Business & Economics
Number of Pages
304 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Bf448.A75 2008
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2008-273863
Dewey Decimal
153.8/3
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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    Great Book!

    I needed this book for a book club. It came right before class had started, which was great! I didn't miss my first class.

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    Good book. Haven't even finished it and it made me already look at life positively ;)

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    Actually this isn't just a review so much as a complaint. EDson Financial who "reviewed" Ariely's book actually stole my review off Amazon. Come on guys. Really I find the practice somewhat shabby. You proudly claim to be an EBay Top100 reviewer, but you hardly deserve that title. Apart from that, Ariely's book is great - and those of a sensitive nature should be aware that one chapter is hilariously raunchy: they had to cover the interviewer laptops in cling wrap. Duncan Stuart - Amazon reviewer.

  • Understanding Human Behavior

    An excellent presentation and explanation why people act irrational. For example someone buys a Cadillac Escapade for $75,000 and complains about gas mileage. Why?

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