Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Happy Money
Elizabeth Dunn · 2013
80/100
👍 Worth It
Dunn and Norton have done the hard work of synthesizing behavioral economics research into five principles that are genuinely memorable and, more importantly, actionable. The Washington Post's endorsement is well-earned — this is accessible science writing that doesn't dumb down its source material. Readers already steeped in behavioral econ may feel they're covering familiar ground, but for anyone who isn't, this is one of the better entry points to the field.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance82
craft80
originality72
accuracy85
hype78
age-fit82
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict80
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