The Hour Between Dog and Wolf. Book Summary

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John Coates

What’s inside

The book explores the connection between human biology and economic risk-taking, blending neuroscience, economics, and psychology.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the biological basis of risk-taking
  • Gaining insights into economic booms and busts
  • Learning to manage physiological responses in stressful situations
  • Enhancing decision-making by understanding gut feelings

Key Points

  • The physiology of risk-taking and stress
  • Impact of hormones on traders’ behavior
  • The biology behind financial boom and bust cycles
  • Gut feelings and their role in decision-making
  • How to manage biological responses in high-stress environments
  • The feedback loop between body and market

Who’s it For

  • Economists
  • Traders
  • Psychologists
  • Neuroscience Enthusiasts
  • Anyone interested in the biological underpinnings of decision-making

About the author

John Coates is a former Wall Street trader turned Cambridge neuroscience researcher, exploring the biological roots of economic behavior.