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# Hersh Shefrin

(1948)   Economist

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Hersh Shefrin is an economist, best known for *Beyond Greed and Fear*.

## Quick Facts About Hersh Shefrin

Born January 1, 1948

Profession Economist

Notable works Beyond Greed and Fear

## About Hersh Shefrin

Hersh Shefrin is an economist best known for his pioneering work in modern behavioral economics and behavioral finance. His contributions to the development of these fields include many books and articles. Several of his early articles on behavioral topics were done in collaboration with economists Richard Thaler and Meir Statman.

##  Quotes by Hersh Shefrin

> [Reality looks much more obvious in hindsight than in foresight. People who experience hindsight bias misapply current hindsight to past foresight. They…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hersh-shefrin/reality-looks-much-more-obvious-in-hindsight-than-in-foresight-people/)

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[Bias](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bias/)

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> [Having a financial adviser enables the investor to carry a psychological call option. If the investment decision turns out well, the investor…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hersh-shefrin/having-a-financial-adviser-enables-the-investor-to-carry-a/)

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