David Tuckett - How Investors Use Stories to Tame Uncertainty

The video explores the concept of emotional finance, focusing on how emotions influence decision-making in financial markets. It discusses the challenges fund managers face due to uncertainty and information ambiguity, and the role of narrative in shaping market dynamics. The speaker shares his personal journey and research, highlighting the importance of understanding the emotional and institutional contexts in financial decisions. The video also advocates for using interviews as a data source in economics to better understand decision-making processes.

In what way does the speaker argue that financial markets are influenced by narratives?

What does the speaker mean by 'fantastic objects' in the context of fund management?

How does the speaker's background in sociology and psychoanalysis contribute to their understanding of economics?

What insights does the speaker provide about the emotional trajectory of asset price bubbles?