The question that has been strenuously debated is whether slavery, integral to commerce during colonial times, was also central to the acceleration of national economic growth during the first half of the nineteenth century.
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences. Here are our picks for June 2021.
A special collection of 15 dispatches showcasing the work of behavioral scientists around the globe as they battle the coronavirus.
In 1755, an earthquake in Lisbon forever changed the way we think about our place in the world and our obligation to others suffering, even in countries far away.
Developing countries have faced hard challenges in confronting coronavirus. Lacking trust in government could help explain why.
Advice that can seem grounded in “universal” human tendencies often isn’t. The actions that developing countries take will have to be carefully tailored to their specific circumstances.
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.
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.
We pay dearly for our misbeliefs—with health, well-being, and opportunity.
Pediatricians stress the importance of spontaneous play for children. Behavioral scientists understand the power of routine and predictability for busy parents. Where’s the middle ground?
