Success and luck, good fortune and the myth of meritocracy, Robert H. Frank
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Success and luck, good fortune and the myth of meritocracy, Robert H. Frank
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-182) and index
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illustrations
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index present
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non fiction
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Success and luck
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bibliography
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927619314
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Robert H. Frank
Sub title
good fortune and the myth of meritocracy
Summary
"A New York Times economics columnist explores the findings in recent years by scientists who have discovered that chance plays a much larger role in important life situations than most people imagine, showing how a more accurate understanding of this discovery could lead to better, richer and fairer economies and societies, "--, Provided by Publisher
Table Of Contents
Write What You Know -- Why Seemingly Trivial Random Events Matter -- How Winner-Take-All Markets Magnify Luck's Role -- Why the Biggest Winners Are Almost Always Lucky -- Why False Beliefs about Luck and Talent Persist -- The Burden of False Beliefs -- We're in Luck: A Golden Opportunity -- Being Grateful
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