Professor Richard Thaler, University of Chicago - When Somebody Would Fire Us, It Was Almost Always At Exactly The Wrong Time | #337

Published: Aug. 4, 2021, 5 p.m.

b'In episode 337, we welcome our guest, Professor Richard Thaler, the co-founder of Fuller & Thaler, Professor at the University of Chicago, and author of multiple best-selling books, including his release this week, Nudge: The Final Edition.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nIn today\\u2019s episode, we\\u2019re talking nudges! We talk about all the ways choice architecture and nudges affect financial services \\u2013 including how we save for retirement, pay our taxes, and choose an insurance plan. We cover some fintech companies using his ideas to help consumers have better outcomes, and then cover some companies that are nudging consumers in the wrong direction.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nAs we wind down, Professor Thaler shares the concept of sludge and how it applies to things like cancelling subscriptions or registering for the new child income credit payments.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nPlease enjoy this episode with University of Chicago Professor Richard Thaler.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n-----\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nFollow Meb on\\xa0Twitter,\\xa0LinkedIn\\xa0and\\xa0YouTube\\nFor detailed show notes, click here\\nTo learn more about our products and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list\\xa0or visit us at\\xa0cambriainvestments.com.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n-----\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nToday\\u2019s episode is sponsored by NordVPN. NordVPN strives to make the internet better than it is today. It can be free from online threats, censorship, and surveillance. What started with a single VPN server is now one of the most trusted internet security providers in the market, serving over 14 million users worldwide. Known for strong values and well-thought-out features, NordVPN is recognized by influential tech sites and IT security specialists. Visit www.nordvpn.com/meb for a 73% off 2-year plan plus 4 months free.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'