This morning, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to economist Richard Thaler of the University of Chicago “for his contributions to behavioural economics.” In announcing ...

Behavioral Economics was not a dedicated focus area of study when I was in school, but the material resonated with me much more than classical economic theory. I also appreciated Professor Pope ...

Behavioral economics combines psychology and economics to understand human behavior. People often make decisions based on their emotions and act on impulse. However, the right nudges—monetary ...

The behavioral economics behind your New Year's resolution : The Indicator from Planet Money Talk of New Year's resolutions is bubbling up as 2024 quickly approaches. Whether it's a fitness goal ...