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“Too many choices can overwhelm us and cause us to not choose at all. For businesses, this means that if they offer us too many choices, we may not buy anything.”

Quote by Sheena Iyengar

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Sheena Iyengar is a distinguished professor of business at Columbia University, recognized for her work in behavioral economics. Born on November 29, 1969, she has made significant contributions to our understanding of consumer choice and decision-making processes. more

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