Prospect theory [1, 2, 3] has perhaps been one of the most influential theories within psychology and behavioral economics. Daniel Kahneman won the Nobel prize for this work. Prospect theory and ...

Purpose: The goal of the UAB NORC Behavioral Science and Analytics Core is to foster collaborations and enhance productivity of investigators using behavioral science theories, constructs, and ...

Economists and psychologists work together to understand how human behavior impacts people's decision-making in the marketplace.

A new global study underscores the crucial role of behavioral sciences in formulating policy decisions, while also asserting the need for clear standards for what evidence gets used in policy ...

Major behavioral theories focus on proximal influences on behavior that are considered to be predominantly cognitive characteristics of the individual largely uninfluenced by social context. Social ...

As humans, we’re creatures of habit. Whether it’s a daily workout or a daily doughnut, it’s natural for our brains to create routines we follow habitually, be they good or bad. The field of behavioral ...

A study by Associate Professor Nevin Cohen and colleagues reveals that food waste in U.S. households varies significantly ...

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