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How Behavioral Economics Changed The World

Michael Lewis discusses the genesis of The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds:     Michael Lewis On How Behavioural Economics Changed The World   Michael Lewis i.....»»

Category: blogSource: TheBigPictureAug 13th, 2018

Over/Under Represented: Causes of Death in the Media

Source: Our World in Data     I do a number of presentations about investing, behavioral economics and psychology. My favorite slides for a few years has been the focus on what .....»»

Category: blogSource: TheBigPictureJun 13th, 2019

Real World Application of Behavioral Economics

  The subject of behavioral economics keeps coming up in casual conversation. I love chatting with people about this, both the academic theories underlying the subject and the specifics of how.....»»

Category: blogSource: TheBigPictureDec 13th, 2018

A disabled woman planned a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip to Disney World. Then the park changed its disability policy.

Disney is trying to crack down on able-bodied guests exploiting its policies. But the disabled say it's punishing them instead. A view of Main Street at Disney World in Orlando.Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Get.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 22nd, 2024

How Debt-to-GDP Ratios Have Changed Around The World Since 2000

How Debt-to-GDP R.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 22nd, 2024

The Longest-Range Guns in the US Military

The sniper rifle changed the dynamic of World Wars I and II by breaking up trench.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 11th, 2024

Sunday links: common and familiar

StrategyWe are beset with behavioral errors. (evidenceinvestor.com)The world is full of noise......»»

Category: blogSource: abnormalreturnsMay 23rd, 2021

4 steps small businesses must take to successfully move their books to the cloud

The next chapter of small business is upon us and, with that, many are learning how to adapt to a changed world. In seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, companies are reflecting on how to grow, stay financially healthy and innovative, an.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 30th, 2021

: Disney fan complains that Walt Disney World is becoming too ‘woke’ — here’s what’s changed at the park and why

Changes to Disney’s employee dress code and new versions of popular rides, including Splash Mountain, have something in common......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 23rd, 2021

How DeFi Could Irreversibly Change The Lending Landscape

A lot has changed in the world of finance in recent years. The traditional bank loan has become harder .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 18th, 2021

3 QA practices to enhance the quality of your software delivery process

Covid-19 has changed how we work by pushing companies to become more flexible with employee work environments and expectations. These changes have driven organizations to develop software that addresses the needs of a post-pandemic world at a rapid pa.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 15th, 2021

The Pandemic Has Changed Fashion Retail Forever

This year's International Women's Day coincided with the anniversary of the coronavirus putting the whole world on pause. It was one of the most turbulent 12-month periods in recent history that completely changed businesses and lives. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 9th, 2021

Opinion: Technology is the key to equity

Much like how the introduction of steam engines in the 18th century changed business models and helped people thrive, Fatima Kardar writes, technology has the potential to change the world for the better......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 5th, 2021

"Two Weeks That Changed The World": A Goldman Post-Mortem On "The Squeeze"

"Two Weeks That Changed The World": A Goldman Post-Mortem On "The Squeeze" It was almost exactly three months ago, long before the Reddit short squeeze fireworks, when we were parsing through the late.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 20th, 2021

The trouble with the "troubled teen" label and the behavioral modification industry behind it

The industry says it has changed. A recent lawsuit and discussions with industry professionals underscores it h.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 20th, 2021

Square And Etsy Have What It Takes To Thrive Even More In The New Normal

Over the past decade, e-commerce and digital payments have changed how the world works. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the online shift and made sure they won't lose momentum over the following decade. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaFeb 18th, 2021

How 2020 changed public relations forever

The year 2020 was full of tumultuous events and experiences. There were so many significant events affecting our nation and the world that it’s difficult to remember they all happened in a single year. And each one seemingly had a permanen.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 11th, 2021

Boeing will stop making the 747 after more than 51 years of passenger flight. Here"s the history of how the iconic plane changed the world.

Boeing will stop making the legendary 747 in 2022 after over 50 years of production, ending a trailblazing era for the Jumbo Jet. A Qantas Boeing 747-400 airc.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 26th, 2021

World Economic Forum chief Klaus Schwab: What Biden means for capitalism, how the pandemic has changed the CEO job, and what the workforce of the future will look like

In a video interview, Schwab spoke about his new book, "Stakeholder Capitalism: A Global Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet." German Klaus Schwab, founder and president of the World Economic Forum, WE.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 24th, 2021

Richard Cooper, Harvard economist who advised presidents, dies at 86

He wrote extensively on trade, monetary markets, climate change economics and the interdependence of nations in the world economy......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 8th, 2021

These stock exchanges are open on Christmas Day

Stocks rose in China and were little changed in Japan on Friday with most world markets closed for Christmas holidays......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsDec 25th, 2020