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Psychology of Decision Making in Economics, Business and Finance
Author: Klaus P. Hofmann
Year: 2007
Pages: 241
Format: PDF
File size: 2 MB
Language: ENG

Year: 2007
Pages: 241
Format: PDF
File size: 2 MB
Language: ENG

The book "Psychology of Decision Making in Economics, Business and Finance" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the psychological aspects of decision-making in various fields of economics, business, and finance. The author, a renowned expert in the field, provides a detailed analysis of the cognitive biases and heuristics that influence human decision-making, and offers practical strategies for improving decision-making processes. The book begins by exploring the evolution of technology and its impact on human behavior and decision-making. The author argues that the rapid pace of technological change has created a complex and dynamic environment that requires individuals and organizations to adapt quickly to new information and changing circumstances. This has led to the development of new cognitive abilities and behaviors, such as multitasking, information overload, and the need for constant stimulation and novelty. The author then delves into the psychological factors that influence decision-making, including cognitive biases, emotions, and social influences. They discuss how these factors can affect the way we perceive and process information, leading to suboptimal decisions and errors in judgment. For example, the book explains how confirmation bias (the tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs) and anchoring bias (the tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information we receive) can lead to poor decision-making.
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