An easy way to reduce socioeconomic disparities
Researchers from Columbia University and Temple University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines how choice architecture can reduce socioeconomic disparities.
Researchers from Columbia University and Temple University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines how choice architecture can reduce socioeconomic disparities.
Economics & Business
Mar 20, 2021
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The more people know about when and why behavioral interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behavior, according to recent research from Queen Mary ...
Social Sciences
May 29, 2020
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Small changes in how choices are presented or designed can have a big impact on our behaviour. Governments are taking advantage of this to "nudge" us into making better choices without removing our right to choose.
Business
Aug 27, 2018
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Members of the public in the UK and US have far greater trust in scientific experts than the government, according to a new study by Queen Mary University of London.
Social Sciences
Jul 11, 2018
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Like a high-performance race car, climate models need frequent mods so they can react to changing conditions. A bit of lube, in the form of efficient simulation strategies, helps produce optimal model engine performance. ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 10, 2016
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A new guide from a team of behaviour economists at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management aims to help practitioners develop effective "nudges".
Economics & Business
Apr 4, 2013
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If approached in the right way, citizens are willing to change their behaviour and do more to help themselves and others, according to research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The project, carried ...
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2012
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