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Which field of economics focuses on the psychological, social, and emotional factors that influence decision-making?
Which field of economics focuses on the psychological, social, and emotional factors that influence decision-making?
Why did generations of economists choose to ignore irrational elements of decision making?
Why did generations of economists choose to ignore irrational elements of decision making?
Who discussed the irrational elements of decision making in The Theory of Moral Sentiments in 1759?
Who discussed the irrational elements of decision making in The Theory of Moral Sentiments in 1759?
What is the main assumption that economists make when creating models?
What is the main assumption that economists make when creating models?
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What has made a comeback in the last few decades?
What has made a comeback in the last few decades?
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Study Notes
Behavioral Economics
- Focuses on the psychological, social, and emotional factors that influence decision-making, differing from traditional economics which assumes rational decision-making.
Development of Behavioral Economics
- Generations of economists chose to ignore irrational elements of decision-making, assuming that humans act rationally and in their own self-interest.
- In 1759, Adam Smith discussed the irrational elements of decision-making in The Theory of Moral Sentiments, a precursor to modern behavioral economics.
Economic Modeling
- The main assumption that economists make when creating models is that humans act rationally and make optimal decisions.
Resurgence of Behavioral Economics
- In the last few decades, behavioral economics has made a comeback, recognizing the importance of psychological, social, and emotional factors in decision-making.
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Test your knowledge of behavioral economics and learn about how people's impulsive and irrational behaviors can impact economic decision-making.
