Behavioral Economics

April 3, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and congestion pricing
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 3, 2019
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Why It’s Tough to Plan Congestion Pricing

While it sounds simple to charge vehicles for driving in a certain area, New York's actual congestion pricing plan is much more complex.

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April 1, 2019
Two Americas income pie
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 1, 2019
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When You Don’t Want To Know Your Neighbor’s Income

Looking at Norway, a large bank, and the University of California, we see that transparency can make us care more about income inequality.

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March 22, 2019
Weekly economic news roundup and award incentives
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 22, 2019
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When Awards Give Us More or Less Than We Expect

While awards are all about recognition, inspiration, and appreciation, sometimes they are not exactly what we expect them to be.

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March 18, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and airplane seat
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 18, 2019
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How to Deal With (Airplane Seat) Recline Rage

To recline or not to recline an airplane seat is a problem for passengers and airlines because of pitch, profits, property rights, and your philosophy.

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March 8, 2019
restaurant psychology
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 8, 2019
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Why a Higher Minimum Wage is like a Google Map

Using a multi-disciplined lens, the University of Washington's most recent study of Seattle's $15 minimum wage conveyed considerable insight.

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