Daniel Kahneman Books
Daniel Kahneman, PhD, won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2002. He is the Senior Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs Emeritus at the Woodrow Wilson School, Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology Emeritus at Princeton University, and a fellow of the Center for Rationality at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
What's Thinking, Fast and Slow about?
Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011) – a recapitulation of the decades of research that led to Kahneman's winning the Nobel Prize – explains his contributions to our current understanding of psychology and behavioral economics. Over the years, the research of Kahneman and his colleagues has helped us better understand how decisions are made, why certain judgment errors are so common, and how we can improve ourselves.
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Who should read Thinking, Fast and Slow?
- Anyone interested in the human mind
- People curious about how we make judgments
- Students of psychology and behavioral economics
Noise
What's Noise about?
Noise (2021) is an exploration into the chaotic and costly role that randomness plays in human judgment. By uncovering the mechanisms behind how our minds and societies work, the authors show how noise – unwanted variability in decisions – is both inescapable and elusive. We can, however, with a few solid strategies, make our judgments less noisy and our world fairer.
Who should read Noise?
- Behavioral economists, psychologists, CEOs, and students
- Anyone interested in how we make judgments and how those judgments shape society
- Anyone who cares about accuracy and fairness
What's Judgment Under Uncertainty about?
Author: Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky
Description: This book explores the ways in which people make judgments and decisions under uncertainty. Drawing on extensive research in psychology and behavioral economics, the authors reveal the systematic errors and biases that can influence our thinking. They also propose strategies for improving decision-making in both personal and professional contexts.
Who should read Judgment Under Uncertainty?
- Anyone interested in understanding the limitations of human judgment
- Professionals in fields such as psychology, economics, and decision making
- People who want to improve their own decision-making processes
Judgment Under Uncertainty
What's Judgment Under Uncertainty about?
Book Title: Judgment Under Uncertainty
Author: Daniel Kahneman
Description: This book explores the ways in which people make decisions and judgments in uncertain situations. Drawing on extensive research in psychology and behavioral economics, Kahneman reveals the cognitive biases and heuristics that can lead to errors in judgment. He offers insights into how we can better understand and improve our decision-making processes.
Who should read Judgment Under Uncertainty?
Individuals who want to understand the psychological processes behind decision-making
Professionals in fields such as finance, law, or medicine who need to make accurate judgments under uncertainty
People interested in cognitive biases and how they impact everyday life