Tag: philosophy
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Beyond Homo Economicus: Incorporating Social Identity into Economic Analysis
“The purely economic man is indeed close to being a social moron. Economic theory has been much preoccupied with this rational fool.” — Richard H. Thaler Introduction As Nobel laureate Thaler contends, the economic science has been far too preoccupied with the purely economic man. This insight has never been more relevant. In a world…
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Why the Universe Conspires: Coelho’s Interaction with Philosophy.
The views expressed are solely my own and do not represent the official position of YEI, a nonpartisan think tank that provides a platform for its researchers to share independent perspectives. Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’ is a piece of literature that sparks faith within its readers, (McCaffery, 2023) inciting introspection and realisation of their own dreams. The profound…
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