The Paradox of Choice
Why More Is Less
by Barry Schwartz
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Recommended by 4 notable people, including Derek Sivers and Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Recommended by 6 sources and appears in Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, and Social Psychology.
Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a longdistance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions?both big and small?have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented.As Americans, we assume that more choice mea...
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Recommended by 6 sources and appears in Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, and Social Psychology.
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