How Stories and Statistics Exploit Us Insights from Prof. Alex Edmans' Latest Book

We are delighted to have Prof. Alex Edmans with us today. Prof. Edmans is a renowned Professor of Finance at the prestigious London Business School, where he specializes in corporate finance, responsible business, and behavioral finance. An Oxford graduate and Fulbright Scholar with a PhD from MIT Sloan, Prof. Edmans brings a wealth of expertise from his experiences at Morgan Stanley and Wharton. Beyond academia, he has made significant contributions to the world of business and policy, having advised the UK government, World Economic Forum, and Novo Nordisk. Prof. Edmans is also a gifted communicator. His TED talks have garnered over 2.8 million views, and his writing has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and other leading publications. His groundbreaking book Grow the Pie was a Financial Times Best Business Book of 2020, offering transformative perspectives on purpose-driven business. Today, we’ll dive into his latest work, May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases – And What We Can Do About It. Prof. Edmans will share invaluable insights into how biases shape decision-making and how we can navigate these challenges to make more informed choices. Named Poets & Quants’ Professor of the Year in 2021, Prof. Edmans has received 26 teaching awards, reflecting his unparalleled ability to inspire and educate. His thought leadership continues to influence finance, sustainability, and responsible business on a global scale. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Prof. Alex Edmans has granted permission to share insights from his book, “May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases – And What We Can Do About It” on Business Talk Podcast Channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.