Friday, April 20, 2007

Foreign Policy: Why Hawks Win

Foreign Policy: Why Hawks Win: By Daniel Kahneman, Jonathan Renshon, Foreign Policy,

"Why are hawks so influential? The answer may lie deep in the human mind. People have dozens of decision-making biases, and almost all favor conflict rather than concession. A look at why the tough guys win more than they should." January/February 2007

Comment: Kahneman is one of the great names in understanding biases in human decision making. This short, readable article brings his expertise to bear on decisions about war and peace. JAD

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