The Art and Science of Spending Less is based on the behavioral observations of Dr Matt Drucker, founder and director of the Consumer Money Lab, the research network in Australia which looked at spending behavior.
The book has over 150 micro-essays on why people spend money without thinking, how they rationalize poor spending choices, and what people can do about them. It is an unique look at the reasons behind the Global Debt Class and the reckless everyday misuse of money by thousands of millions of people today.
Matt Drucker is a Doctor of Psychology in the field of behavioral psychology. As a clinician and researcher he developed programming for people experiencing financial stress due to debt. His insights and candid approach to explaining why and how people today are influenced more than ever, to spend money on items they don't particularly need. It is a must read for anyone trying to improved their financial self.