The Upside of Irrationality

The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely examines how irrationality shapes decisions in work, relationships, and everyday life. Building on the ideas in Predictably Irrational, he considers topics such as motivation, bonuses, adaptation to circumstances, revenge, and the gap between expected and actual happiness. The book combines experiments and case-based discussion to show both the costs and unexpected benefits of human irrationality.

by Dan Ariely

Harper · First published 2010 · 334 pages