Scarcity The New Science of Having Less and How It Defines Our Lives

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Scarcity examines how limited resources—be it time, money, or mental capacity—shape our decisions and behavior. Through engaging research, the authors explore how scarcity traps affect productivity and well-being, offering strategies for overcoming these constraints in everyday life.

In Scarcity: The New Science of Having Less and How It Defines Our Lives, Eldar Shafir and Sendhil Mullainathan investigate how the experience of scarcity—whether financial, temporal, or cognitive—profoundly impacts our decisions, behavior, and productivity. Drawing on innovative psychological and economic research, they reveal how scarcity traps perpetuate cycles of stress and inefficiency. The book provides practical strategies to manage limited resources, improve decision-making, and escape scarcity-induced challenges. Blending storytelling with groundbreaking science, Scarcity is an insightful and accessible guide for individuals and policymakers seeking to enhance well-being and unlock human potential in a resource-constrained world.

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Paperback

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Eldar Shafir, Sendhil Mullainathan

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