David Tuckett: How Stories about Economic Fundamentals Drive Financial Markets

The video features a discussion with a professor of psychoanalysis about his book on emotional finance and financial instability. It critiques traditional economic models for failing to account for market volatility and introduces a new theory based on interviews with fund managers. The theory emphasizes the role of uncertainty, information overload, and emotions in financial decision-making. It argues that emotions are crucial for making quick, effective decisions and that traditional models overlook the importance of experience and continuous decision-making in finance.

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