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May 06, 2021

When people see more than one forecast, whether the predictions are expressed verbally or numerically changes how they're interpreted.

By Kasandra Brabaw| Apr 28, 2021

Well-designed incentives can help encourage people to improve their health.

By Rebecca Stropoli| Apr 27, 2021

A summer camp offers lessons on how to form close relationships with members of other groups.

Research explores the characteristics of “responsive entrepreneurs.”

By Brett Nelson| Apr 23, 2021

Chicago Booth’s Richard H. Thaler reflects on the ups and downs of equity markets during one famously volatile week in 1987.

Research suggests stimulus and social support should both have a role in the policy response.

Businesses still plan to have employees work from home post-pandemic, but intend for fewer workers to do so exclusively.

Public-health messages that take risk tolerance into account could encourage vaccine take-up.

Law and order and data

Will algorithms fix what’s wrong with American justice, or make things worse?
When green investments pay off

In building a portfolio, sustainability is no longer a luxury good. But it’s not a slam dunk either.
Entrepreneurs, remember the power of a smile

What investors really look for in startup pitches

Lower fines could lead to higher revenues

Personalized fines would be a win-win for municipalities and their residents.
Who is driving stock prices?

Some investors influence valuations more than others do, research suggests.
Inventors are eyeing your home office

The lockdowns triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic set off a significant shift in new patent applications toward technologies that support working remotely.