Including music and seating design, restaurant psychology affects table turnover by influencing how fast we eat and drink.
Behavioral Economics
The intersection of psychology and economics, behavioral economics looks at human tendencies that involve biology and culture when predicting and explaining economic decision-making.
How Credit Scores Complicate Love
To find out if a relationship will last, you can ask the New York Federal Reserve Bank about credit cards and assortative mating.
A Big Problem That Needs a Little Nudge
Whether increasing tax compliance or discouraging public urination, behavioral economics can encourage socially desirable behavior with the right nudges.
The Healthcare Incentives We Cannot Avoid
The healthcare incentives that shape patient demand and physician supply do not necessarily cut cost and improve well-being.
The Upside of Uber’s Surge Pricing
An Uber economist tells us that people are more likely to schedule a ride during a surge when their cell phone battery is low. Where are we going? To the supply side of Uber. Uber Driver Behavior A typical taxi…
What We Think About Attractive Politicians
Using pictures, voters could identify conservative politicians because attractiveness, economic success and ideology tend to correlate.
The Hidden Part of Our Paycheck
While paychecks have increased, the numbers change when we look at all worker compensation ranging from office coffee to health insurance.
Some Sweet (Drink) News From Government
When our sugary drink consumption exceeds federal guidelines, we need to decide how much of a nudge we want from government to reduce what we drink.
Girl Scout Cookie Economics
Soon to start their hundredth year, Girl Scout cookie sales will include some new economics and cookies but what you get depends on where you live.
How a Cash-Free Economy Affects Your Health
Far beyond the change in our spending, a cash free economy would have an impact on our bacterial immunities and our neurology.