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The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel

Economics & FinancePsychology
Publish date
2020
Publisher
Lulu Press, Inc.
Description
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel examines how human behavior, personal biases, and emotions influence financial decision-making across nineteen short stories. The book posits that long-term financial success depends more on behavioral soft skills—such as patience, humility, and risk management—than on mathematical acumen or technical economic knowledge. It explores the roles of luck, compounding, and individual definitions of sufficiency in accumulating and preserving wealth. This work is intended for general readers, individual investors, and anyone seeking to understand the psychological factors behind personal financial habits.
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