Reid Hastie Knihy

"We've all been involved in group decisions--and they're hard. And they often turn out badly. Why? Many blame bad decisions on 'groupthink' without a clear idea of what that term really means. Now, Nudge coauthor Cass Sunstein and leading decision-making scholar Reid Hastie shed light on the specifics of why and how group decisions go wrong--and offer tactics and lessons to help leaders avoid the pitfalls and reach better outcomes"--Dust jacket flap.

The book explores the intricate relationship between emotions, happiness, and well-being in decision-making processes. It delves into recent research on neuroscience, highlighting how these factors influence choices. Additionally, it examines the adaptive value of non-rational heuristics, providing insights into how individuals navigate complex decisions beyond traditional rational approaches.

In Rational Choice in an Uncertain World , renowned authors Hastie and Dawes compare the basic principles of rationality with actual behavior in making decisions. They describe theories and research finding from the field of judgement and decision making in a non-technical manner, using anecdotes as a teaching device. Intended as an introductory textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, the material not only is of scholarly interest but is practical as well.