Phishing for Phools: The Economics of Manipulation and Deception
By George A. Akerlof and Robert J. Shiller
- Reading level: Moderate
- Page Count: 288
In Phishing for Phools, Nobel laureates Akerlof and Shiller explore how markets exploit human psychology to manipulate and deceive. They argue that free markets often lead to unethical practices, from misleading advertising to financial scams. This book is a thought-provoking examination of the darker side of capitalism and the need for better regulation to protect consumers.
