Richard H. Thaler
Misbehaving
Misbehaving asks what happens when economic models replace psychologically limited Humans with perfectly optimizing Econs. It follows Thaler from early anomalies through mental accounting, self-control, fairness, financial markets, behavioral policy, and nudges, showing how observed behavior can improve theory and decision design.
16 chapters
Nudge
Nudge examines how defaults, framing, feedback, incentives, and social context shape decisions made by fallible people. It asks how governments and private institutions can improve saving, health, education, markets, and public life while preserving freedom of choice—and offers practical criteria for responsible influence.
9 chapters