Economists struggle to predict market movements from "summary" of Irrational Exuberance by Robert J. Shiller
The stock market is a complex system that even the most seasoned economists struggle to understand. The movements of the market are often unpredictable and irrational, driven by a myriad of factors that are difficult to quantify or anticipate. Economists rely on historical data and mathematical models to make predictions about market movements, but these tools are limited in their ability to account for the unpredictable nature of human behavior. Market participants are influenced by emotions, biases, and other psychological factors that are not easily captured in economic models. In his book, 'Irrational Exuberance', Robert J. Shiller discusses how economists have traditionally failed to accurately predict market movements. The stock market is a complex ...
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