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Explore practical applications of behavioral economics and game theory for navigating major life decisions in this 36-minute talk by economist Daryl Fairweather from the University of Chicago's Becker Friedman Institute. Learn how to apply economic principles to common anxieties and decisions including career choices, salary negotiations, housing decisions, relationships, and family planning. Discover actionable strategies for using game theory and behavioral science to evaluate options and make informed choices about college, job transitions, living arrangements, and financial planning. Gain insights from Fairweather's unique perspective as the first Black woman to earn an economics PhD from the University of Chicago, as she combines elite economic knowledge with real-world applications and personal experiences. Understand how to harness economic concepts to gain control and agency in an increasingly competitive economy, with lessons drawn from history, science, and popular culture to help you navigate the earliest economic inflection points of adult life.
