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Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events

Robert J. Shiller
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Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Robert J. Shiller

Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Narrative Economics, Robert J. Shiller explores how storytelling influences economic events. He shows that viral narratives can shape individuals' economic behavior, impacting markets and policy decisions. By examining historical examples, Shiller highlights the power of popular stories in driving economic changes, demonstrating the crucial role of narratives in economics.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,388 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robert J. Shiller's Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events receives acclaim for merging economics with storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on how narratives influence economic trends. However, some critiques note a lack of empirical evidence supporting its theories. The writing is accessible, engaging, but occasionally repetitive.

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Who Should Read Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events?

A reader who enjoys Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events by Robert J. Shiller is likely interested in economics, psychology, and storytelling. Fans of The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman will appreciate Shiller's focus on how narratives shape economic behaviors.

4.0

3,388 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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