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Success and Luck

Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy

Robert H. Frank

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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.