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Investigating the Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions
by Dan Ariely
Dan Ariely is a behavioral scientist at MIT and the author of Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions. See full bio
August 28, 2008, Behavioral Economics

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Deconstructing Consumer Confidence

By Dan Ariely on August 28, 2008 in Predictably Irrational

 Why are Americans so gloomy? It may be all about the yoked dog and "learned helplessness." Read More

Put it in a Mattress

Submitted by Jiminy on August 29, 2008 - 7:09am.

The best advice these days seems to be don't invest in anything. Every time we invest, "they" take the winnings and run with it.

confidence

Submitted by odeh michael ganim on November 7, 2008 - 5:25pm.

can the middle man get some help or do they concern themselves about us.

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