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And it was led by people like Paul Samuelson and Kenneth Arrow, and Samuelson in particular, he was a University of Chicago undergraduate and then went off to graduate school, and his thesis was called 'Foundations of Economic Analysis.'

The podcast guest discusses the influential figures in the history of economics, specifically mentioning Paul Samuelson and his thesis titled 'Foundations of Economic Analysis,' highlighting its significance in the field.

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The single best chapter on behavioral finance was written by John Maynard Keynes in 'The General Theory,' which was written in 1936.

In the podcast, the guest highlights the significance of a particular chapter in behavioral finance that was authored by John Maynard Keynes in his book, 'The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money,' published in 1936. This reference emphasizes the historical impact of Keynes' work on the field.

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Along the way, he wrote a few books, including 'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics' and 'Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.'

The podcast host mentions Richard Thaler's book 'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics' while discussing his accomplishments, highlighting his contributions to the field of behavioral economics.

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