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Feelings and Forecasts: Overconfidence in Human Decision Making

Feelings and Forecasts: Overconfidence in Human Decision Making

FromEnterprising Investor


Feelings and Forecasts: Overconfidence in Human Decision Making

FromEnterprising Investor

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Episode #399. Overconfidence is a behavioral bias that plagues many investors. What does overconfidence mean, and where does one draw the line between confidence and overly optimistic behavior? What are the most common forms of overconfidence? In this episode, Ryan O. Murphy, head of decision sciences at Morningstar Investment Management, provides the answers and offers practical tips on restraining this common bias.
Released:
Feb 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Illuminating, short conversations with noted economists, best-selling authors, leading researchers, and successful practitioners on topics ranging from geopolitics and whistleblowing to irrationality and outlooks. Download now, listen later and reflect at length.