We’ve spent the past few years trying to understand the social psychological impact of major Supreme Court decisions. Here’s what our data suggest about the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.
Richard Thaler corrects the record on organ donation, reveals why he wished the original subtitle included the phrase “choice architecture,” his thoughts on replication in behavioral economics, and what advice he’d give organizations looking to apply behavioral science.
Proactively connecting students to opportunities that align with their interests could help students thrive at school and help build pathways to careers in the community.
Loose cultures prize individual liberty. This trait works well until society-wide threats—like COVID—arise. Here’s how loose societies can maximize liberty and safety in the face of a future crisis.
Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein recently decided to update “Nudge.” Why now and what’s new? They explain in their preface to the “final edition.”
New research suggests that political leaders don’t always have to cede political ground when trying to reduce animosity between the parties.
What would it mean to empower people—citizen choice architects—to design their own decision environments?
This election year will bring unexpected hurdles for even the most experienced voters. Learning from student voters can help address these obstacles so that everyone who can cast a vote actually does so.
There are plenty of policies and programs aimed at getting people to finish college, but little evidence that they work. Better understanding the barriers to re-enrollment and degree attainment can lead to more effective solutions.
Developing countries have faced hard challenges in confronting coronavirus. Lacking trust in government could help explain why.
