In a new book, an MIT scholar examines how game-theory logic underpins many of our seemingly odd and irrational decisions.

An experiment in Indonesia shows how much subsidies and in-person assistance spur people to get insurance — and how many people stop trying.

Analysis of Medicare data finds location matters, not just past health behavior.

Kate Kellogg advocates for “experimentalist governance,” to find what works best for employees at all levels, then implement it widely.

Cognitive neuroscientists use brain imaging and behavioral economic games to investigate people's sense of fairness. They find it's common to take care of yourself before looking out for others.

Unfairness alone is upsetting enough to drive people to punish lucky recipients of unfair outcomes.

Policies meant to improve public health – like mandatory face masks during the coronavirus pandemic – need to take into account how people might adjust other behaviors in response.

Study shows people prefer monthly payments in multiples of $100, even when it may cost them money.

Study analyzes how networks can distort voters’ perceptions and change election results.