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Why Behavioral Economics Alone Won’t Fix Inequality

Let’s be clear right now. I’m a financial idiot. That’s why I work with this team But have previous decision negatively impacted my overall financial health? Economic inequality has long been a persistent challenge across the globe, affecting millions of lives in countless ways. As the gap between the wealthy and the poor continues to […]

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Economics

Why Do People Choose Goods Over Cash?

Imagine you’re given a choice: a $10 bill or $10 worth of groceries. Which would you pick? It might seem like an obvious choice—cash gives you more flexibility. But, surprisingly, many people prefer receiving goods instead. This seemingly simple preference can have big implications for how we design social welfare programs. A recent study sheds […]

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