{"title":"Alex Edmans","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlex Edmans explores the complexities of financial markets and human behaviour with clarity and insight. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eMay Contain Lies\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Madness of Markets\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to question commonly held assumptions and deepen their understanding of economic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending rigorous research with accessible language, Edmans offers practical wisdom for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003ebusiness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epersonal development\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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He argues that we need to acknowledge and understand the role that our own human biases play in interpreting and digesting the information that we consume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's only when we do this, that we can actively resist being manipulated and make informed choices that improve our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549982281964,"sku":"9780241630167","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15213482274.jpg?v=1749943661"},{"product_id":"may-contain-lies-by-alex-edmans-9780241630181","title":"May Contain Lies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to understand our human biases to separate fact from fiction, identify misinformation when we see it, and make smarter decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA ground-breaking book that reveals why our human biases affect the way we receive and interpret information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur lives are minefields of misinformation. 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Why do they ignore glaring opportunities hiding in plain sight? Why does the stock market fall after a football defeat, or rise on a sunny day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Madness of Markets\u003c\/em\u003e, Professor Alex Edmans reveals how mood, emotion and social contagion lead even seasoned professionals to make irrational decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut their mistakes can become your advantage. Edmans uncovers how you can protect yourself from costly mishaps and capitalise when others misstep. 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