Adapting to life in self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic is a challenge, and we are all figuring out how to restructure our lives. We are spending more time at home, cooking for ourselves ...

How can we make better choices and help others do the same? It’s an elusive question that has long plagued philosophers, governments, and multinational corporations – and one that Chicago Booth ...

Marketers have found so-called "nudging" to be an effective way to influence consumer behavior—but new research suggests those who are prompted, either subtly or directly, to select a particular ...

Despite our better knowledge, we often make choices that aren’t good for us – and feel bad about it later. But it’s possible to strengthen our self-control by making simple changes to our environment.

What we eat in the canteen and buy in the supermarket for dinner depends on the order in which the dishes are presented, and how easy it is to get to the products. This is the conclusion of a ...

"Nudging is a tool to change behavior, when other tools, like mandates or incentives don't fit or aren't enough," says Nurit Nobel, a Ph.D. researcher at the Stockholm School of Economics, whose ...

Ever wondered why some habits persist and you and everybody else just disappear despite good intentions? Perhaps the solution lies in the humility of self-nudging. What if the folks in your life nudge ...

We’ve all heard advice like keep a fruit bowl on the counter, so it’s easier to grab one of those apples or oranges instead of going for the box of cookies that’s stashed in the pantry — or to brush ...

A behavioral science technique to improve self-control. Despite our better knowledge, we often make choices that aren't good for us -- and feel bad about it later. But it's possible to strengthen our ...