Scarcity
Why Having Too Little Means So Much
Sendhil Mullainathan|Eldar Shafir
The book explores how scarcity of resources like time, money, and attention impacts cognitive capacity and decision-making, leading to a "scarcity mindset" that can perpetuate cycles of lack and poor choices. It presents evidence from various studies and suggests that understanding the psychology of scarcity can inform more effective policies and personal decisions.
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