Cass Sunstein Knihy

Kniha, kterou časopis The Economist označil za jednu z nejlepších v roce 2009, se stala bestsellerem v USA. Lidský mozek, ač úžasný, byl stvořen pro specifické účely, jako je hledání potravy a vyhýbání se predátorům. Avšak pro složité úkoly, jako je výběr penzijního spoření nebo plánování do budoucna, není optimální. Každý den čelíme mnoha rozhodnutím, často se však rozhodujeme špatně, což má negativní dopad na naše finance, zdraví a planetu. Autoři ukazují, že porozuměním lidskému myšlení můžeme vytvořit prostředí, které usnadní výběr nejlepší alternativy pro jednotlivce i společnost. Pomocí různých příkladů dokládají, že dobře navržená "architektura výběru" může vést k lepším rozhodnutím, aniž by omezovala naši svobodu volby. Ekonom Richard Thaler a právník Cass Sunstein nabízejí recepty na zlepšení rozhodování v oblastech zdraví, bohatství a štěstí. Kniha se stala populární a Sunstein byl jmenován šéfem úřadu pro regulace prezidentem Obamou. Thaler se specializuje na behaviorální ekonomii a Sunstein na ústavním a správním právu. Oba jsou renomovaní autoři a odborníci ve svých oborech.

Kahneman s kolegy analyzoval stovky studií týkajících se rozhodování a ve svém společném díle vás přesvědčí, že i když máme tendenci své mentální schopnosti přeceňovat, jsme jako lidé velmi omylní. I model nás samých činí přesnější úsudky než my! Což není naší chybou, spíše přirozeností kauzálního myšlení a složitostí světa, chybou by však bylo ignorovat protiopatření. V knize vám hvězdný tým autorů vysvětlí příčiny vzniku šumu, jeho kategorie, odliší jej od zkreslení, naučí měřit jeho vliv, ale především ukáže, jak s těmito zjištěními naložit v praxi. Tedy jaké kroky po auditu šumu v rámci šesti pravidel rozhodovací hygieny podniknout. Pro lepší, spravedlivější, méně zašuměný svět.

This Palgrave Pivot offers comprehensive evidence about what people actually think of “nudge” policies designed to steer decision makers’ choices in positive directions. The data reveal that people in diverse nations generally favor nudges by strong majorities, with a preference for educative efforts – such as calorie labels - that equip individuals to make the best decisions for their own lives. On the other hand, there are significant arguments for noneducational nudges – such as automatic enrollment in savings plans - as they allow people to devote their scarce time and attention to their most pressing concerns. The decision to use either educative or noneducative nudges raises fundamental questions about human freedom in both theory and practice. Sunstein's findings and analysis offer lessons for those involved in law and policy who are choosing which method to support as the most effective way to encourage lifestyle changes.

The authors address concerns about the influence of unaccountable bureaucrats, referred to as the deep state, by advocating for a moral framework that promotes transparency and accountability in government. They argue that while the administrative state can appear daunting, it has the potential to operate on principled grounds, ensuring that rulemakers act ethically and do not misuse their power.

Featuring a collection of provocative essays from a bestselling author known for stirring debate, this volume showcases some of the most controversial writings that have defined his reputation as a bold and influential voice in America. Each essay tackles pressing societal issues, challenging conventions and provoking thought, making this compilation a significant contribution to contemporary discourse. Readers can expect a blend of sharp insights and fearless commentary that reflects the author's unique perspective on modern America.

Explores the circumstances that could lead to a presidential impeachment, considering possible arguments and explaining the legal process that is involved in the removal of power.

Proposes a way of interpreting the Constitution of US, one that respects the Constitution's text and history but also refuses to view the document as frozen in time. This book illuminates the underpinnings of constitutionalism itself, and shows that ours is indeed a Constitution, not of any particular generation, but of many minds.

As Benjamin Franklin famously put it, Americans have a republic, if we can keep it. Preserving the Constitution and the democratic system it supports is the public's responsibility. One route the Constitution provides for discharging that duty--a route rarely traveled--is impeachment. Harvard Law professor Cass R. Sunstein provides a succinct citizen's guide to this essential tool of self-government. Taking us deeper than mere partisan politics, he illuminates the constitutional design behind impeachment and emphasizes the people's role in holding presidents accountable. In spite of the loud national debate between pundits and politicians alike over whether or not to impeach Trump, impeachment remains widely misunderstood. Sunstein identifies and corrects a number of common misconceptions. For example, he shows how the Constitution, not the House of Representatives, establishes grounds for impeachment, and that the president can be impeached for abuses of power that do not violate the law. Even neglect of duty counts among the "high crimes and misdemeanors" delineated in the republic's foundational document. Sunstein describes how impeachment helps make sense of our constitutional order, particularly the framers' controversial decision to install an empowered executive in a nation deeply fearful of kings. With an eye toward the past and the future, Impeachment: A Citizen's Guide considers a host of actual and imaginable arguments for a president's removal, explaining why some cases are easy and others hard, why some arguments for impeachment have been judicious and others not. And with an appendix on the Mueller report, it puts the current national debate in its proper historical context. In direct and approachable terms, it dispels the fog surrounding impeachment so that Americans of all political convictions may use their ultimate civic authority wisely.- from Amazon

This book offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary perspectives on rationality within economics and social sciences. It presents a clear and self-contained exploration of how rationality is conceptualized and applied in these fields, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience. By examining various theories and their implications, the text encourages readers to engage critically with the notion of rationality and its relevance in understanding human behavior and decision-making.

"We live in an era of tribalism, polarization, and intense social division--separating people along lines of religion, political conviction, race, ethnicity, and sometimes gender. How did this happen? In Conformity, Cass R. Sunstein argues that the key to making sense of living in this fractured world lies in understanding the idea of conformity--what it is and how it works--as well as the countervailing force of dissent."--Publisher