How a Sludge-Filled Policy Stoked Uncertainty and Fear for Immigrant Families
In 2019, a harsh immigration policy deterred many immigrants from applying for the public assistance they needed. A revamped rule aims to right that wrong.
Commentary
Understanding and Overcoming Belonging Uncertainty
Feeling uncertain about whether you belong is normal. But for some, the uncertainty persists longer than others. A duo of psychologists designed an intervention to change that.
Is Having Too Many Choices (Versus Too Few) Really the Greater Problem for Consumers?
A new study featuring more than 7,000 participants from six countries found that choice deprivation—a feeling of not having enough to choose from—not choice overload is the most common consumer experience.
Americans Are Fake and the Dutch Are Rude!
What I learned about emotions when I traded Amsterdam for Ann Arbor.
Realistic Reasons to be Bullish on Nudging
Nudges won’t solve every problem, but they can help solve two hard problems. And that’s reason to be optimistic about their future.
One Data Point Can Beat Big Data
In an unstable world, big data isn’t always best. Reducing the amount of complexity can lead to more accurate predictions.