An open letter signed by hundreds of behavioural scientists from across the U.K. calls into question the British government’s decision not to enact social distancing measures.
Applying behavioral science in one of the most diverse countries in the world is not easy. But the work offers lessons for behavioral scientists everywhere.
Economist Robert Frank used to believe that any individual action a person takes to reduce their carbon footprint would have a tiny, negligible impact on the planet. He’s changed his mind.
It’s little wonder that people would believe that higher taxes would make them feel bad. But this is a cognitive error, pure and simple.
New research reveals how immigrants are making the economy hum. Far from taking jobs, immigrants are creating them.
A decade ago, giving money directly to those in poverty was seen as a radical idea. Today, that perception is shifting. But there are still unanswered questions about the effects of cash transfers when used at scale.