Stuff
Product Details
Simon & Schuster, January 2010
Trade Paperback, 288 pages
ISBN-10: 1439163367
ISBN-13: 9781439163368
Description
• A fascinating and practical manual: Looking at the ways we spend, save, borrow, invest, and waste money, Gary Belsky and Thomas Gilovich reveal the psychology underlying irrational financial behavior. Entertaining case studies illustrate common patterns of thinking and show readers how changing their habits can protect and grow their assets. .
• New information for a new economic climate: Belsky and Gilovich offer sound theory and sensible advice that accounts for new economic realities and helps people make good decisions in these difficult times. .
• Increasing prominence of the field: Interest in behavioral economics has increased dramatically since the first edition was released. This updated volume will offer the latest research to readers eager to learn about its practical applications..
"A terrific introduction to the emerging science of behavioral finance."
-- Money magazine
"Great stuff. Fresh and helpful."
-- BusinessWeek
"This very helpful book is aimed at the novice and the expert, and you come away from it somewhat chastened by your own financial mistakes, but hopeful that you might learn a thing or two about holding onto your hard-earned cash. The authors don't offer simplistic solutions, but hard facts and sound advice."
-- Robert J. Hughes, SmartMoney
Beth Koblinerauthor of Get a Financial LifeThis is a terrific book. Belsky and Gilovich tackle financial decisions from the inside out...sweeping away the psychological obstacles that stand in the way of our goals.
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