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Nov 28

Fight Climate Change, Not Human Nature

Asking people to change simply because it's the right thing to do doesn’t reflect the reality of the world we live in.
By Bradley Tusk
Banks raised hackles when they opted their customers into expensive overdraft protection.
Apr 4

‘Default’ Choices Have Big Impact, But They Should Be Used Ethically

Defaults are powerful tools that policymakers and marketers can use to nudge us to make certain choices, whether in our interest or in theirs. How do we ensure they're used responsibly?
By Mary Steffel,  Elanor Williams,  and Ruth Pogacar
Behavioral economics sheds light on most every day activities and why we consume goods and services the way we do
Jan 12

How We Can Use Behavioral Economics to Improve Everyday Life

Behavioral economics is an incredible lens that exposes our inner biases and approaches to decision-making.
By Ava Mohsenin

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