About

Richard Thaler: Nobel Laureate in Economics | Coauthor of Nudge | Speaker on Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making

Why Book Richard Thaler?

Richard Thaler helps audiences understand why real people make choices that differ from the assumptions of traditional economics. Awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, he has helped establish behavioral economics as a way to study judgment and behavior.

The coauthor of Nudge and author of Misbehaving brings that perspective to organizations and public policy. His presentations invite audiences to examine how context, incentives, and the design of a choice influence what people actually do.

Why Is Richard Thaler Right for Your Audience?

Richard is a strong fit for executive meetings, economics conferences, financial services events, and public policy programs. Consider him when an audience needs to challenge its assumptions about decision-making.

Book Richard when your audience needs to:

• Examine assumptions about rational behavior
• Recognize the influence of decision context
• Consider how incentives work in practice
• Improve questions about customer choices
• Discuss behavioral insights in policy or business
• Review how options are presented

Audience Takeaways

Depending on the program selected, attendees will leave:

• Clearer on the perspective of behavioral economics
• More aware of the role of choice design
• Ready to question a familiar decision assumption
• Equipped with ideas for examining behavior
• Better prepared to discuss the limits of purely rational models

Keynote Programs

Presentations can be shaped around the following areas:

Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making

Richard examines the psychology of economic choices and its implications for organizations. Ideal for business, finance, and policy audiences.

Choice Architecture and Nudges

Richard explores how the presentation of options can affect decisions. Ideal for leaders considering customer behavior, organizational processes, or public policy.

Is Richard Thaler Right for Your Event?

Tell us about your audience, the decisions your audience needs to examine and the behavioral questions most relevant to your event. We can help select Richard’s most relevant program, discuss customization, and confirm availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.