Richard H. Thaler

Prize Lecture

From Cashews to Nudges: The Evolution of Behavioral Economics

Richard H. Thaler delivered his Prize Lecture on 8 December 2017 at the Aula Magna, Stockholm University. He was introduced by Professor Magnus Johannesson, Member of the Economic Sciences Prize Committee.

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