Behavioral Economics Archives - Econlife (original) (raw)
September 15, 2024
What Your Name Signals About Your Politics
Using voter registration lists that include the party affiliation that many of us declare, The Washington Post showed us how your name can predict your political […]
September 2, 2024
Germany’s Explosive ATM Problem
As a cash country, more than most other nations, Germany has to protect its ATMs from an increasing number of explosions.
August 4, 2024
The Olympic Medal That Makes People Mad and Sad
Images from the Olympic medal ceremony show silver medal sadness while the gold and bronze winners are happy.
August 2, 2024
How to Decide if a City Is Livable
Looking at the Economist's EIU 2024 Index, we can see the world's most livable cities and the criteria that made them livable.
August 1, 2024
Why Our Form of Payment Matters
Through their consumer surveys, the Federal Reserve identifies how and where our forms of payment differ and why it matters.
July 24, 2024
When Music Makes You Buy More
Whether it is loud or unnoticeable, the music we hear inside and outside stores, and in a restaurant, affects our buying behavior.
July 19, 2024
How to Slice a Sandwich
Reflecting tradition, a sandwich can be cut in half or in quarters. But there are other possibilities. Slicing a Sandwich A sandwich can be sliced in […]
July 18, 2024
What Your Baby Stroller Says About You
During 1733, parents needed a way to transport their kids. The solution, designed by an architect for the Duke of Devonshire was a “shell-shaped basket on […]
July 16, 2024
What Money Shouldn’t Buy
Venmo impersonally lets us ask for a payback. So, instead of covering a Zipcar ride to the hospital, through Venmo, an individual asked for the money […]
July 8, 2024
Where Traffic Lights Are Unnecessary
In Nantucket, there are no traffic lights. When the rules are erased, Adam Smith is surprisingly relevant. Traffic Lights Nantucket Having recently driven in Manhattan (NYC) […]
June 4, 2024
When a Nudge Is Necessary
To solve New York City's subway and bus fare evasion, a behavioral economist would suggest a nudge that created new incentives.
May 30, 2024
When Not to Nudge
While it's easy to see that nudges suggested by behavioral economists have an exceedingly appealing upside, their downside is not as evident.