Imagine removing a branch of the U.S. government, say the Supreme Court. What are the myriad ways that such an upheaval might reshape people’s lives? Policy makers and researchers probably would want ...

You want to eat healthier, but can’t stop reaching for junk food every time you’re hungry. You want your kids to fold and put away their clothes, but you’re sick of asking—and reminding—them 27 times ...

As countries worldwide respond to the coronavirus pandemic by locking down borders, shutting schools, banning large gatherings and quarantining travellers, the United Kingdom’s government has just ...

This follows psychologists who have questioned how well certain ‘nudges’ work, in terms of altering attitudes or behavior in relation to the strict array of actions required. The research was ...

Another win for behavioral economics. On December 22, Congress passed an omnibus spending package that incorporated numerous pieces of legislation, and President Biden signed it into law on December ...

After the year we’ve had, it’s no wonder there is so much more concern about financial wellness. But while plan sponsors are well-intentioned in their efforts to help participants increase their ...

As countries worldwide respond to the coronavirus pandemic by locking down borders, shutting schools, banning large gatherings and quarantining travellers, the United Kingdom’s government has just ...

Did you know that small changes "nudges" in the environment can influence safer decisions and promote positive behavior? This theory is a concept in behavioral science that proposes subtle, indirect ...