Why Five and Not Eight? How Round Number Bias Can Reduce Your Nest Egg
Our tendency to prefer round numbers has been observed in stock prices, tips in restaurants, and how much gas we put in our cars. Why are we drawn to round numbers?
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Sudden-Death Aversion
Seconds left on the clock and a decision to make: Do you kick a field and head to overtime or risk a two-point conversion for the immediate win?
What to Do When Algorithms Rule
Is our reluctance to have our decisions and actions replaced by automated systems warranted?
Can “Nudge Units” Help Build Better Health Systems?
Seemingly overnight, the University of Pennsylvania health system went from prescribing 75 percent generic medications to 98 percent. What changed?
The “Reasonable” Way to Respond to Being Sexually Harassed
In the cascade of sexual-harassment allegations now coming to light, a central question has emerged: Why did so few speak up before?
The Praise Paradox
Does praise actually raise children’s self-esteem and motivation? Research shows that it depends on how we phrase our praise.