Behavioral Economics

Jul 1, 20191 min read

What is Addiction?

A big thanks to my friend and colleague Colin Mackell for forwarding me this interesting article. In it the fantastic Prof Nick Heather...

Apr 5, 20193 min read

NarcoLogic: New Insights into Drug Trafficking

The National Science Foundation supported the study, which included an Oregon State University geographer and was led by Nicholas...

Sep 4, 20183 min read

Soft Marshmallows Become Hard Cash-Impulse Control Predicts Affluence

For the first time, Temple University researchers have used machine learning to rank the most important determinants of future affluence....

Jan 8, 20184 min read

Pre-Lived Futures: The Evidence is In?

In training and adolescent development I often refer to the emotional brains inability to see the future. As a result, the more distant...

Jan 2, 20183 min read

Collaboration Beats Punishments

Punishment might not be an effective means to get members of society to cooperate for the common good, according to a social dilemma...

Aug 18, 20171 min read

Beyond Nudge

Nudge theory, a short hand for behavioral economics, has become increasingly popular in terms of understanding how to shape positive...

Phil Harris