

Kahneman, A Rational Appreciation | Libertarian: Richard Epstein | Hoover Institution
Apr 3, 2024
Richard Epstein, an expert in behavioral economics, discusses the debate between Kahneman's research and rational-choice models. They explore anomalies in human behavior, rational strategies for retirement savings, and the impact of cognitive biases in decision-making. The conversation extends to government intervention in markets, the role of competition in mitigating mistakes, and the importance of recognizing biases in business contexts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Debating Anomalies and Rationality in Economic Behavior
05:50 • 13min
Debate on Government Intervention in Liability Markets and Cognitive Biases
18:46 • 5min
Exploring Cognitive Biases and Rational Decision Making in Business Contexts
23:25 • 3min
The Impact of Checklists on Preventing Errors and Enhancing Outcomes Across Fields
26:03 • 4min