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Jul 2023
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Mind Games: How Confidence Shapes our Fi...

Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network
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#452: Peter Atwater, an economics professor at The College of William and Mary and author of “The Confidence Map,” joins us to discuss how confidence shapes our financial markets.

He explains how The Hunger Games relates to the Lehman Brothers collapse. He describes why you should “Buy Adele and Sell Pharrell.

From the Panic of 1857 to the patterns behind modern media consumption, Peter talks us through the intricate web of behavioral oddities that extend beyond finance.

He talks about the “K-shaped recovery” – how different segments of the population are experiencing different economic realities.

He touches upon economic, political, and social trends, and the hidden dynamics that shape market behavior and reveal the profound impact of consumer confidence.

Our conversation will leave you with a deeper understanding of how behavioral patterns shape the financial landscape – including your investments.

Enjoy!


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