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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Luck has a bigger impact on economic success than we admit.
Chapter 3: An exceptional career may hinge on a string of lucky breaks.
Chapter 4: A touch of luck can compound into unbeatable advantage.
Chapter 5: People struggle to recognize when luck has been on their side.
Chapter 6: To keep our society fortunate, we must share the rewards of good luck.
Chapter 7: A consumption tax can curb spending and finance collective goods.
Chapter 8: A little humility and a lot of teamwork are crucial to getting ahead.
Description
Success and Luck (2016) presents an unconventional look at the role chance plays in our economy. This manifesto argues that a little luck matters a lot more than we think and that ignoring this reality is what keeps us from thriving.
Who Should Listen
(Aspiring) business leaders
Government officials
People interested in the irrationality of human behavior
About the Authors
Robert Frank is a world-renowned economist and the Goldwin Smith Professor of Economics at Cornell University. He regularly writes the “Economic View” column for the New York Times and has authored many books including The Economic Naturalist, The Winner-Take-All Society, and Under the Influence.