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Behavioral Economics Vocabulary

 Core Concepts

  • Bounded Rationality: The idea that people have limited cognitive resources and make decisions that are "good enough" rather than perfectly rational.
  • Cognitive Biases: Systematic errors in thinking that can affect decision-making.
    • Anchoring Bias: Over-relying on the first piece of information encountered.
    • Availability Heuristic: Judging the likelihood of events based on how easily examples come to mind.
    • Confirmation Bias: Tendency to seek out information that confirms existing beliefs.
    • Framing Effect: How information is presented can significantly influence decisions.
    • Loss Aversion: The tendency to feel the pain of a loss more strongly than the pleasure of an equivalent gain.
  • Prospect Theory: A model that describes how people make decisions under uncertainty, emphasizing the value people place on gains and losses rather than final wealth.
  • Heuristics: Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making.

Social Influences

  • Herd Mentality: The tendency to conform to the actions or beliefs of others.
  • Social Norms: Unwritten rules that govern behavior within a group.
  • Network Effects: The value of a product or service increases as more people use it.

Applications

  • Nudge Theory: Influencing behavior through subtle and non-coercive methods.
  • Choice Architecture: Designing environments that encourage people to make certain choices.
  • Behavioral Finance: Understanding how psychological factors influence financial decisions.


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