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Behavioral economics uses an understanding of human psychology to account for why people deviate from rational action when they’re making decisions. In the model of rational action assumed by ...

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Behavioral economics is a burgeoning field that examines the psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social ...

Over the past several decades, researchers have used economics to understand a number of issues in education policy. This article argues that some education researchers have defined economics too ...

Principles of behavioral economics are increasingly being applied in healthcare, especially as pay-for-value reimbursement models become more prominent. Behavioral economics could drive change where ...

Consumer optimism, as measured by the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, has rebounded this year to its highest levels since 2007. Overall, this is very positive news about rebounding ...

More older adults are returning to work because Social Security and savings aren't keeping pace with rising costs for health ...

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