It’s been 15 years since a particular concept of behavioral science went mainstream. “Nudge theory,” the notion that our behavior can be successfully influenced through “soft” interventions, has ...

Imagine removing a branch of the U.S. government, say the Supreme Court. What are the myriad ways that such an upheaval might reshape people’s lives? Policy makers and researchers probably would want ...

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This follows psychologists who have questioned how well certain ‘nudges’ work, in terms of altering attitudes or behavior in relation to the strict array of actions required. The research was ...

With countries such as China, South Korea, Italy and Iran locking down borders, shutting schools, banning gatherings and quarantining travellers, much has been made of the UK’s alternative approach to ...

Did you know that small changes "nudges" in the environment can influence safer decisions and promote positive behavior? This theory is a concept in behavioral science that proposes subtle, indirect ...