Paul Samuelson, the influential and famous economist died not too long ago.
Here is a short video about one meeting I had with Samuelson
For more on Samuelson, see this Wikipedia
Hi, I’m Dan Ariely. I do research in behavioral economics and try to describe it in plain language. These findings have enriched my life, and my hope is that they will do the same for you.
My latest book, The Upside of Irrationality, explores some positive and some negative ways that irrationality plays out in our lives.
When we make decisions we think we're in control. But are we?
Excerpts and Videos
Nice video.
Did not quite understand which reason keeps you from trying to find out the value of the signed book by doing the experiment.
Would the reason help Samuelson?
Would it help mankind not to have done the experiment?
Those books with Samuelson’s autography will be highly valuable later. Oh, sry, it was off topic : )
My favorite PS quote (more of a mantra to me) is ” Never underestimate the vital importance of finding early in life the work that for you is play” ( from his Nobel address speech. amazing.