Ulrich Hoffrage

Ulrich Hoffrage is a professor of Decision Theory at the University of Lausanne. He studied psychology in Konstanz (Germany), and obtained his PhD from the University of Salzburg (Austria). His research focuses, among other things, on simple heuristics as models of bounded rationality, in particular in the social world. Moreover, he conducted research on cognitive illusions, risk communication, and consumer decision making. He is fascinated by the complex interplay between the co-evolution of individuals and their environments.
Hertwig, R., Hoffrage, U., & the ABC Research Group (2013). Simple Heuristics in a Social World. Oxford University Press.
Gonin M., Palazzo G. & Hoffrage U. (2012). Neither Bad Apple nor Bad Barrel: How the Societal Context Impacts Unethical Behavior in Organizations. Business Ethics: A European Review, 21(1), 31-46.
Hoffrage, U., Lindsey, S., Hertwig, R., & Gigerenzer, G. (2000). Communicating statistical information. Science, 290, 2261–2262. doi: 10.1126/science.290.5500.2261.

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Unethical Decision Making in Organizations (Coursera)

This course 'Unethical decision making in organizations : A seminar on the dark side of the force' will teach you how strong organizational contexts push good people towards unethical decisions. You will also learn how to protect yourself and your organization against such forces lurking in the dark. This [...]