How to Enjoy (and Survive) the Holidays Using Behavioral Science
How do we make the most out of the unique situations the holidays offer while also keeping ourselves out of trouble?
December 19th, 2017
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December 01st, 2017
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.
November 14th, 2017
To Promote Happiness, Choose Time Over Money
If you feel like there are too many things to do today and not enough time to do them, you are not alone.
October 19th, 2017
The Wisdom of a Universal Basic Income
Would a universal basic income be a “calamity”? Research suggests the opposite.
June 13th, 2017
When Harm Helps: Building Choice Architecture for Investors
How can we design a system for investors that allows for potentially harmful behavior but minimizes the harm such behavior causes?
June 06th, 2017
Fifty Cents or Five Thousand Dollars?
We need creative, disruptive solutions that make a real and lasting dent on inequalities in college completion.
May 24th, 2017
How Behavioral Science Can Be Good for Business
Delicious, perfectly portioned, and ready-to-cook meals delivered to your doorstep. Easy-to-use tools to significantly increase your retirement savings.
April 06th, 2016
Haven’t Finished Your Taxes? Planning Prompts Help Turn Intention into Action
With Tax day less than two weeks away, my guess is that you fall into one of two camps.
January 22nd, 2016
Why Don’t People Take Free Cash?
Two economists are walking down the street. One sees a $20 bill lying on the sidewalk and says, “Look at that $20 bill!” The second economist responds, “Nah, that’s not a $20 bill. If it was, someone would have picked it up already.”
November 13th, 2015
High CEO Pay Can Push Consumers Away
How much does a CEO make compared to the average worker? If you’re like most Americans (many economists included), you probably have an estimate in your head that roughly translates as “too much.” Pressed for a number, you might come up with a figure around 30 to 1.
