E-mail a friendJuly 15, 2008
Behavioral economist Richard Thaler, co-author of Nudge, explains decision research and why it's valuable to study how people make decisions. Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay star John Cho discusses Asian American stereotypes in Hollywood.
Richard Thaler
Richard Thaler
Full Interview. (12:17)
Considered a pioneer in behavioral economics and finance, Richard H. Thaler teaches at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business and is director of its Center for Decision Research. He also co-directs the Behavioral Economics Project at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Thaler has written on a wide variety of subjects, from savings and investing to marketing, decision making and financial markets. He is co-author of Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.
John Cho
John Cho
Actor discusses Asian American stereotypes in Hollywood. (2:41)
Full Interview. (10:29)
John Cho is known for his roles in the American Pie films and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and has made guest appearances on TV in the series Felicity and Charmed. Born in South Korea, Cho was raised in Los Angeles, where his family settled in '78. While studying English literature at UC Berkeley, he started acting. When he's not starring in such fare as Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay and the upcoming Star Trek movie, Cho performs as lead singer for the L.A. band Left of Zed.