Looking at activities that range from jaywalking to loading dishwashers, we can see how tight and loose social norms can shape behavior.…
What Does the World Owe?
With the U.S. an increasingly large contributor and an example of “debt creep,” world debt is dominated by five countries.…
The Behavioral Nudges That Our Trains and Planes Give Us
The best designed railway stations and airports have behavioral nudges that travelers don’t even know they are following.…
The New Shopper (Who is Really Old)
As an aging population soon takes us to a demographic turning point, retailers will adjust the shopping experience to an older customer.…
All You Never Knew About Sleep and Work
In Japan, you could be admired for taking a daytime snooze at work. Called inemuri, “sleeping while present,” lets you attend a meeting while displaying your diligence through your exhaust…
Curing Saudi Arabia’s Dutch Disease
The Saudi king’s golden escalators are examples of their affluence from oil and the need for Saudi diversification from oil.…
The Unintended Consequences of NIRP
While illicit activities inspire people to fill suitcases with cash, negative interest rates also motivate businesses and households to demand big bills.…
Grandpa’s Growing Slice of the Income Pie
With aging populations growing in many countries, income distribution tradeoffs will be necessary for pensions, subsidized investments and bonds.…
How Aging Populations Affect What We Make and Sell
Through robot innovation and changes in retail and housing markets, nations with aging populations will show the impact of a massive demographic shift.…
The Impact of Japan's Aging Population
As Japan’s aging population grows older, the country’s producers of goods and services will increasingly cater to an above 65 demographic.…