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TEDxGallatinSeniorSymposium - Alex Poterack - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Irrationality?

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2010 · Travel & Events

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"How Do You Solve a Problem Like Irrationality?"

Recent events have reaffirmed the notion that markets don't always behave like they should.  Some of "misbehavior" may be explained by Behavioral Economics, which is based on the notion that people behave irrationally.  In this talk, I'd like to examine what irrational behavior is, why it matters, and what we can do about it.  

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