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“The good news is that, at least in economics, I've seen movement away from its overemphasis on mathematical models of purely rational behavior to a more eclectic and commonsense approach: research that is, among other things, more respectful of insights from psychology.”

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Robert J. Shiller
Robert J. Shiller

Robert J. Shiller is a renowned economist known for his work in behavioral finance, asset pricing, and macroeconomic fluctuations. Born on March 29, 1946, he is a Nobel laureate in Economics. more

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