Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy
Robert H. Frank • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691178301
Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy
Robert H. Frank • Princeton University Press
ISBN-10: 0691178305 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691178301
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Robert H. Frank examines the intersection of talent, effort, and serendipity in the modern economic landscape. By analyzing the psychological biases that lead successful individuals to attribute their achievements solely to merit, the author illustrates how the underestimation of luck distorts public policy and social cohesion. The text provides a rigorous exploration of how acknowledging the role of chance can foster more equitable outcomes and improve collective well-being.
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