A new Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) special feature highlights the critical role of behavioral and decision sciences in U.S. governance. The publications demonstrate how ...

In just a few years, the world has witnessed major challenges, including the disastrous impact of climate change, political polarization, economic downturns, and violent conflict, as well as a global ...

Behavioral science is an essential area of research that marketers rely on to effectively serve consumers. The work behind behavioral science helps marketers better understand consumer behavior and ...

Total R&D expenditures at American universities topped $117.5 billion in FY 2024. Of that total, universities spent $3.91 billion on social science research (anthropology, economics, political science ...

Symend, the behavioral-science engagement platform that has cured more than 250 million delinquencies and recovered over $50 ...

CPA financial planners who understand how psychological factors influence decision-making can better work with clients and operate their practices more effectively. That’s the view of Michael E.

Whatever it is you do for a living, dig down deep enough and it probably comes down to understanding and manipulating human behavior. Design products? You need to understand people’s problems and what ...

Trying to suddenly stop a habit we know is not helping—or worse, is actively harming us—can be an overwhelming experience for any professional. Many times, what has become habitual for us also happens ...

When it comes to persuasion, whether it’s convincing customers to buy a bottle of whiskey or changing hearts and minds in an election, nothing beats the power of behavioral science. The Fast Company ...