The Unhappy Quest for a Happiness Index
Pushing aside GDP for a measure of human well-being turns out to be very, very difficult. Ask Dan Benjamin
New Study Disavows Marshmallow Test’s Predictive Powers
Test's originator was a central co-author but died before its completion
Impress Friends and Family With Your Business Knowledge
Tax credits for angel investors, the spooky impact of workplace mind-body dissonance and a more effective model for surge pricing
How White Men, Discussing Race and Gender Inequities, Can Gain Credibility
Adding a note of personal advocacy to any factual statement helps a lot
Political Football: Inclusion of ESG Funds in 401(k)s
In nation accustomed to litigation, availability of funds has varied by U.S. Circuit Court boundary
An Enemy’s Economic Success Sparked U.S. Congressional Cooperation
Bipartisan action rose amid reports of surprising Soviet Cold War economic growth
Currency Moves and Company Performance
Also, the continuing impact on the Indian economy of long-ago British rule, Chinese citizen involvement in local government and fallout from the LA wildfires
How Dollar Stores Contribute to Food Deserts
Expanding chains drive out independent grocers, reduce access to fresh produce
What Happens at Hotels When Laws Restrict Airbnbs?
In New York, small and budget hotels — competitors to short-term rentals — raised prices
Get All Five Correct and Move on to the Next Round
TV ad prices, workers who don’t offer productivity suggestions and startups that end up being acquired
Anticipating Overcrowding Risk in the ICU
A model vastly outperforms predictions based on prior hospital data
Amateurs Struggle To Incorporate Market Signals About Pricing into Their Trades
Disregarding data, novices often sail into strong winds
Shining a Light on the Development Supply Chain
Field researchers constructed a model to subsidize essential goods for low-income communities in crisis, and profit in recovery
How Aware Are Companies of Competitors’ Use of Robots and AI?
Also: fake reviews on Amazon; the impact of the LA mansion tax; and the valuable location data your phone collects
Passion for Work, Gender and Getting Promoted
Also, upheaval in the mortgage market, birth rates and emigration, and choice overload in shopping
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Nudges
Messages tailored to past vaccination behavior can meaningfully boost uptake for some