Success And Luck by Robert Frank
Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy
Argues that chance plays a far larger role in economic and personal success than most people admit, demonstrating how small, random advantages compound into outsized outcomes in winner‑take‑all markets. It blends behavioral evidence, anecdotes, and economic reasoning to show that effort and talent matter but are amplified by circumstances beyond individual control. The argument concludes with policy suggestions—such as progressive taxation and robust public investment—and a call for gratitude and social norms that temper zero‑sum competition.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-220
- Original Language
- English
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