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Putting Peer Pressure to Work with Robert H Frank and Linda Yueh

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The Power of Social Influence

This chapter examines how social contexts and peer pressures shape individual behaviors, particularly in relation to investment decisions and smoking habits. It highlights the concepts of FOMO and social contagion, illustrating their effects on decision-making and cultural norms. The discussion calls for policymakers to consider social influences when designing interventions to promote healthier choices and collective well-being.

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