How to be happy without earning more
Abundance does not equate to happiness, according to research. Here’s how to convert wealth into satisfaction.
Behavioral economics from nuts to ‘nudges’
A bowl of cashews led to a research breakthrough.
Why we avoid ‘sudden death’ situations
When facing a risk of immediate failure, people often avoid it, even if it improves the odds of success.
When ‘nudging’ is forever—the case of Sweden
Once people are participating in a default option, they can stick with it for years.
How does psychology contribute to economics?
Can social science’s understanding of how humans think and act be used to predict how markets will behave?