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What happens when behavioral economics grows up?
Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and his University of Chicago colleague Alex Imas discuss their new book and how the field of behavioral economics has…
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What is selection bias and how can it damage our decisions?
Brown economics Professor Emily Oster explains selection bias and how it can trick us into drawing flawed conclusions.
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An exciting new podcast
Preview our latest episode, which explores how your judgment can be distorted by repeatedly encountering the same information echoed by seemingly…
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My top book recommendation of 2025 (so far)
“After the Spike” is the most eye-opening book I’ve read this year. Here’s a preview of why.
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What is the halo effect and why does it matter?
University of Warwick Professor Daniel Read explains the halo effect and how it skews our judgment—whether we’re evaluating people, essays, or…
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What is reactance and how can it be harnessed for good?
A Q&A with University of Texas Professor Christopher Bryan.
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Do you worry too much about unlikely events?
UCLA Professor Craig Fox explains how we think about low-probability events and how to make better choices in an uncertain world.
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