Economic Bonds
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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About this ebook
Economic Bonds explores the profound yet often overlooked influence of friendships on our economic behavior. Challenging traditional economic models that assume rational self-interest, the book argues that our social circles significantly shape our financial decisions, career trajectories, and overall economic well-being. It uniquely bridges the gap between economic theory and social psychology, providing a comprehensive analysis supported by surveys, experiments, and social network data. For instance, the book highlights how ""keeping up with the Joneses,"" or peer spending habits, powerfully influence individual consumption patterns.
The book progresses by examining three key areas: peer spending, social support during financial hardship, and the impact of friendships on career trajectories. It demonstrates how friendships act as a form of social capital, offering mentorship and networking opportunities that can significantly impact professional success.
The insights presented can empower individuals to make more conscious and effective financial choices, understanding how their social connections affect their economic lives. This multidisciplinary approach makes Economic Bonds valuable for anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay between psychology, economics, and friendship.
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