The Tax Bill Avoids this Planning Fallacy (for Now)
The congressional tax overhaul avoids a common behavioral mistake that would have increased revenue in the short term at the expense of future tax revenue.
Commentary
College Rankings Hinder Economic Equality
As it stands now, our system of higher education may do more to perpetuate inequality than to disrupt it.
Should High Schools Require a Post-Graduation Plan?
Approximately 40 percent of students in a Chicago public school graduate without an idea of what they’ll do next. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to change that.
How to Hire a Behavioral Scientist
Here is the “talent stack” of skills that we’ve found is valuable for an in-house behavioral scientist.
The Blame Game: How Outcome Bias Fools NBA Coaches (and Their Bosses)
Buzzer-beating shots lead to heartbreak and the desire to blame someone for the loss. The real culprit may be that luck follows a bell curve.
Help You Help Me
Reputation is the oil that lubricates social interactions.