Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

We don't always behave the way economic models say we will. We don't save enough for retirement. We order dessert when we're supposed to be dieting. We give donations when we could keep our money for ...

Regret theory postulates that decision‐makers do not solely evaluate outcomes based on traditional expected utility; they also incorporate the anticipated emotional response resulting from realising ...

A new study is the first analysis of transgender and cisgender economic behavior, and the first to consider whether sex assigned at birth plays a significant part in economic decisions. Gender and sex ...

Organizations around the globe are increasingly using insights from the field of behavioral economics to help people make more efficient decisions. Discover how to apply cutting-edge behavioral ...

Join us at the "Social Norms and Economic Behavior: Gender Norms, Perceptions, and their Impact" event as we delve into the impact of misperceptions on gender norms and behaviors, highlighting ...

Putting moral insight back into economics enhances understanding of political outcomes For much of the 20th century, the disciplines of moral psychology and economics were seen as distinct—each ...

Economic theory is often tested using data from natural markets. In many cases, clear conclusions about theoretical propositions can be drawn by observing naturally occurring data. At other times, ...

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Today’s debates about economic policy often center on national prosperity. A stimulus bill will jumpstart the nation’s economy. Infrastructure investments will boost the gross domestic product. Tax ...

Decision theory is a cornerstone of economic analysis, providing a framework for understanding how individuals and institutions make choices under conditions of uncertainty and risk. At its core, the ...