Employing a distinct part of the brain, they’re better at imagining a distant future and seeing others’ points of view
It’s not just sheep — even go-getters can be susceptible when they feel less in control
Those who keep finances separate are likelier to split up, be less satisfied with their relationship
Unpublished research shows avoiding the extremes is a common approach marketers need to address
Abdicating a decision to someone else is viewed as an act of generosity that is handsomely rewarded
A self-imposed quest for a perfect time to enjoy an indulgence often means missing out on actually having a good experience
Research shows individuals aren’t necessarily turned off when they know they are being coaxed toward a specific choice
Nudges, long aimed at saving behavior, are needed for people converting a nest egg into income
Research suggests such a connection when donations are publicized
If the boss is your friend, and compensation decisions are public, a bonus you’d get on merit might not be forthcoming
34,334 letters were sent to test how sensitive those owing back taxes are to neighbors’ knowledge of the debts
After a quarter century of sprawling study, it’s time to narrow the focus and settle on an explanation
Post-World War II Poland provides a unique setting to study mobility and success
Groups with unsettled hierarchies can benefit from disagreements that establish a pecking order
Successful projects suggest a more thorough cataloging of how “vividness” nudges can help us delay gratification
Magali Delmas proposes a “green bundle,” combining environmental good with product traits — quality, healthiness, performance, status — that have always sold