Understanding human nature as it actually is, not as we wish... - Thaler, Richard

This quote is attributed to Thaler, Richard.

"Understanding human nature as it actually is, not as we wish it to be, is the foundation of good policy."

Thaler, Richard Leadership

Behavioral Economist American Born 1945 (age 81)

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