Robert Shiller

Economics American 1946 100 quotes

A Nobel laureate known for his empirical analysis of asset prices and the volatility of financial markets.

Quotes by Robert Shiller

Behavioral economics shows that humans are not always rational actors.

Book 2000

Markets can be efficient in pricing information but irrational in sentiment.

Academic Paper 1981

The CAPE ratio tells us more about long-term returns than short-term hype.

Interview 2015

Inequality is not just an economic issue; it's a social one that finance can address.

Book 2012

Stories drive economic cycles more than statistics alone.

Book 2019

In finance, fear and greed are the two great motivators.

Speech

The 2008 crisis taught us that regulation must evolve with innovation.

Book 2008

Philosophers have long pondered happiness; economists should too.

Book 2012

Volatility is not just risk; it's opportunity in disguise.

Book 2000

We need to humanize economics by understanding narratives.

Speech 2019

The housing bubble was fueled by contagious optimism.

Article 2005

Finance should promote the good society, not just profits.

Book 2012

Economic history is full of forgotten narratives that shaped our world.

Book 2019

Rational expectations theory has its limits; emotions matter.

Academic Paper 1981

The stock market's long-term trend is up, but beware the manias.

Book 2000

In times of uncertainty, stories provide comfort and direction.

Interview 2020

Behavioral finance bridges psychology and economics effectively.

Book 2000

We must reform finance to prevent future crises.

Book 2008

The power of popular narratives in economics cannot be overstated.

Book 2019

Happiness in economics comes from fair distribution, not just growth.

Book 2012