How Monopoly Predicts Entrepreneur Empathy

How Monopoly Predicts Entrepreneur Empathy - http://www.youtheentrepreneur.org Avatar Posted by UPmarketArt under Management
From http://www.youtheentrepreneur.org 3635 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on May 7, 2014 11:47 pm
In the depths of the Great Depression Charles Darrow became a millionaire, after inventing the classic boardgame Monopoly.

He consistently claimed credit for Monopoly--- even though he likely plagiarized most of it.

Ironically, the game was later used in a study that concludes people who become rich tend to miscredit their success.

Here's what Monopoly's gameplay and history teach us about ourselves.





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Written by tcamba
3635 days ago

Wow! This one is a great case study on Monopoly. I remember the old days when I was young playing this game!



Written by UPmarketArt
3635 days ago

Thanks! A lot of people feel games like Monopoly are great for teaching basic entrepreneurial skills. That hasn't been true in my experience, but I do feel it's a good game for finding out what other people are really like. Thanks for reading!



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