Ask a Behavioral Scientist: So, You’re Thinking About Getting a Ph.D.
Should you get a Ph.D? We asked four behavioral scientists for their advice.
Behavioral Economics
The Case for Handgun Waiting Periods
A mandatory waiting period before buying a handgun actually enjoys widespread support. What’s more, behavioral science backs it up too.
A Tale of Two Systems: What Can Behavioral Science Learn From Literature?
Behavioral scientists take pride in the interdisciplinary nature of our research, yet we rarely draw on accounts of human nature generated outside of the social sciences.
Nudge Turns 10: A Q&A with Richard Thaler
What does Richard Thaler think about the past ten years? In an acronym, “OMG.”
Nudge Turns 10: A Q&A With Cass Sunstein
Cass Sunstein is a potent blend of scholar and scientist—an intellectual who is perpetually testing and sharpening his own theories through the collaborative process.
Choice Architecture 2.0: How People Interpret and Make Sense of Nudges
As we enter the second post-Nudge decade, policymakers should consider and evaluate how their nudges are being interpreted to ensure they have the intended effects.