Prof. Richard Thaler

Professor of Behavioural Science and Economics, Richard Thaler, is a Nobel Prize winning expert of economics and psychology. Having dedicated his career to the psychology of decision-making, Richard is well adept at making calculated, thorough decisions in the face of pressure, an invaluable skill for corporate audiences. Richard has been at the forefront of the world's recent economic issues, making predictions for future events and unravelling the mysteries of financial problems. An event featuring Richard is a surefire success.

Highly engaging, he invites the audience to embrace the world of economics, including its highs, lows and political impact. In 1977, Richard worked as a researcher at Stanford University, where he explored theoretical frameworks surrounding economic anomalies. During this period, he made his first discovery; the endowment effect. The premise of the discovery was simple, people are more likely to retain an object they own instead of acquiring the same object when they do not own it, but the societal implications have revolutionised our understanding of purchasing habits.

Richard gained great respect in the economics industry for this discovery, and was even published in the Journal of Economic Perspectives. Richard was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics in 2017, for his incredible influence on the understanding of economics. He was highly renowned for incorporating "psychologically realistic assumptions into analyses of economic decision-making", a field of study that many corporate audiences benefit from in his presentations. As an economics speaker, this award-winning thought leader has the infectious passion and influential knowledge to revolutionise how businesses understand their consumers.

Credited for "[making] economics more human", this eloquent speaker can present his ideologies in a concise, understandable manner, meaning that no matter the audience type he will always leave a lasting impression. By combining psychology and economics, Richard has created a whole new area of research. A pioneer of his industry, he was met with some resistance from fellow economists. However, thanks to his self-belief and determination, Richard continues to push the boundaries of financial understanding. An award-winning published author, his unique take on economics means that Richard's topics of discussion are truly unique.