Which famous economist should be your life coach?

You can trust in the advice of pioneering economist John Maynard Keynes, one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. Working during the Great Depression, Keynes had to think outside of the box to create his wholly original theories. Keynes's forward-thinking approach to problem solving will help you see the big picture.

Let the father of economics, Adam Smith, be your guide. Smith believed that self-interest can maximize the welfare of society, so long as it is combined with the values of liberty, reason, and justice. If you're looking for a principled and rational opinion, you've found your man.

Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher as well as an economist and the founder of utilitarianism, the belief that we should make decisions based on the increasing the happiness of society. Bentham was a strong advocate for human and animal rights, and he'll have you making compassionate decisions that make everyone happy — including you!

You're in good hands with Nobel Prize winner Gary Becker. This unorthodox thinker was one of the first economists to tackle ideas related to sociology, racial discrimination, and crime. He was also great fun and created the wonderfully named "rotten kid theorem". Becker can definitely help you find unorthodox solutions to your everyday problems.

If you're looking for practical advice on how to increase your happiness, Betsey Stevenson is the mentor for you. This expert on happiness economics and well-being was an advisor for the Obama Administration, so you're sure to find sound advice that combines optimism with carefully examined logic.

Elinor Ostrom was the first (and only) woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics. A dedicated scholar who worked hard to overcome an impoverished childhood and discrimination in the workforce, Ostrom's optimism and trust in the community is sure to provide the positive advice you're seeking.

Milton Friedman was a Nobel Prize winner, a supporter of libertarianism, and a firm believer in being a responsible citizen. Friedman believed that everyone has the potential to become an entrepreneur so long as you work hard. His advice is sure to be practical.

Richard Thaler is a leading behavioural economist and Nobel Prize winner specializing in finance. An astute observer of human behaviour, Thaler's ideas will help you make principled decisions, improve your interpersonal relationships, and avoid the illogical mistakes people often make.