In economics, “homo economicus” (often translated as “economic man”) is a description of individuals as rational, self-interested agents who make decisions to maximize their own utility. It assumes ...

Is it a cesspit of disease, infested with ants or worse, filled with fungus-foaming coffee cups? Is some of the food in the fridge older than your children? And is there a sign on the wall demanding ...

It is estimated that people make 35,000 decisions every day—or, to break that number down, one decision every two seconds. That’s not to say that each decision has a big impact; most are small and ...

As we pack up the tinsel and throw out the tree, most people’s minds turn to the challenge of making a fresh start in 2023. How can we finally lose weight, stop smoking, or save more money for the ...

A nudge word, on the other hand, “is meant to be harmonizing and centering and help us feel grounded.” It’s more fluid, ...