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    Economics, Human Behavior & Game Design

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    Economics, Human Behavior & Game Design

    This learning plan bridges economics, psychology, and game design to reveal how human behavior shapes markets and decision-making. Ideal for product designers, business strategists, and anyone interested in understanding the psychological foundations of economic systems and creating more engaging experiences.

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    2 h 51 m
    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 1 day ago
    Basic EconomicsEconomics in One LessonEconomics Through Chinese Eyes12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Economics, Human Behavior & Game Design with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Economics, Human Behavior & Game Design.

    What You'll Learn

    • Understand how economic principles drive human decision-making in markets
    • Identify cognitive biases and irrational behaviors that influence economic choices
    • Apply game theory to analyze strategic interactions in business and daily life
    • Design engaging systems using psychological principles of motivation
    • Develop frameworks that predict and influence human behavior in economic contexts

    Learn the fundamental principles of economics and how they shape human decision-making, establishing a solid foundation for understanding both markets and behavioral patterns.

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    Basic Economics

    A clear, jargon-free guide to economic principles for everyday citizens, explaining how markets and economies function.

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    Economics in One Lesson

    Timeless principles of economic policy

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    The Mystery Of CapitalThe Wealth of NationsChina’s Super ConsumersDealing with China
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    Economics Through Chinese Eyes

    Explore Xue Zhaofeng's practical approach to economics that transforms complex theories into everyday wisdom, helping you see the hidden patterns in human behavior and make clearer decisions in a complex world.

    40 m

    Discover how psychology intersects with economics, exploring cognitive biases and irrational behaviors that challenge traditional economic theories and influence decision-making.

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    Thinking, Fast and Slow

    Insights into human decision-making and cognitive biases

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    Predictably Irrational

    Explores hidden forces shaping our decisions, revealing systematic irrationality in human behavior through engaging experiments and real-world applications.

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    [PDF] Toward a Theory of Behavioral Operations - Harvard Business SchoolPredictably IrrationalThinking, Fast and SlowBehavioral Operations: Past, Present, and Future
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    Why Smart People Make Predictably Irrational Workplace Decisions

    Discover how behavioral operations reveals the hidden psychology behind workplace decision-making. Learn why our brains consistently trick us and how to design systems that work with human nature, not against it.

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    Explore how game theory provides frameworks for understanding strategic interactions between rational decision-makers, with applications ranging from business to everyday life.

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    Algorithms to Live By

    Applying computer science principles to everyday life decisions

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    The Strategic Mind: Game Theory in Daily Life

    Discover how game theory-the science of strategic thinking-shapes every decision from tennis serves to negotiations. Learn why success depends less on what you do than how others respond to your actions.

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    source 1source 2source 3Ultimate Guide to Game Theory: Principles and Applications
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    Game Theory: Your Strategic Playbook for Life

    Discover how to think several moves ahead in career, negotiations, and relationships using proven game theory principles. Learn when to compete, when to cooperate, and how to create win-win outcomes while getting what you want.

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    Master practical game design principles and learn how to leverage human psychology to create engaging experiences, whether in games, products, or organizational systems.

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    A Theory of Fun for Game Design

    Exploring game design through cognition, pattern recognition, and the psychology of fun.

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    Actionable Gamification

    Unlock human motivation through game design principles to boost engagement in business, education, and personal growth.

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    Duolingo's Psychological UX Mastery

    Discover how Duolingo uses the Hook Model to transform language learning into an addictive habit. We decode the psychological design principles behind their 128M monthly users and how you can apply these gamification techniques.

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