When we consider the impact of social jetlag on our health and productivity, our sleep time could matter more than we think.
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Why Pregnancy Remains a Labor Force Issue
Whether looking at entrepreneurs who need venture capital funding, UPS drivers, or Walmart warehouse workers, we could see pregnancy discrimination.
Where Gender Stereotypes Are Costly
Whether looking at the World Series of Poker or fast growing occupations, we can see that gender stereotypes can create costly decisions.
The Surprising Problem With End-of-Life Spending
Although end-of-life Medicare spending accounts for a relatively large slice of its budget, it’s tough to cut for a reason that none of us would expect.
One Reason For High Hospital Prices
By looking at inflation rates for tradable and nontradable goods and services, we can identify one reason for high hospital prices.
How Governments Nudge Us
Whether it’s plastic straw use, energy conservation, or flu vaccinations, governments use nudges to influence our decisions.
Why Japan’s Population is Shrinking
Sort of like life’s bookends, a declining number of children and more elderly people can explain why Japan’s population is shrinking.
Two Ways to Keep a New Year’s Resolution
Called temptation bundling and piggybacking, ideas from behavioral economics provide some easy to follow methods for keeping our New Year’s resolutions.