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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Suppose you are in a pub with friends. You drink a few beers, have a good time, and head home. The following morning you realize your headache is milder than usual. You then discover that you were ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...