| Description |
viii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Part 1. The psychology of risk. Are people stupid? ; Certainty is an illusion ; Defensive decision making ; Why do we fear what's unlikely to kill us? -- Part 2: Getting risk savvy. Mind your money ; Leadership and intuition ; Fun and games ; Getting to the heart of romance ; What doctors need to know ; Health care: no decision about me without me ; Banks, cows, and other dangerous things -- Part 3: Start early. Revolutionize school |
| Summary |
An essential guide to the science of good decision making, showing how ordinary people can make better decisions for their money, their health, and their families--Back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-310) and index |
| Subject |
Decision making.
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Choice (Psychology)
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Risk assessment.
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Statistics.
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| ISBN |
0143127101 |
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9780143127109 |
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9780670025657 |
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0670025658 |
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