OpinionMarch 21, 2020
When We’re Wrong, It’s Our Responsibility as Scientists to Say So
We tried to reproduce our 2012 paper on how to make people report their income more honestly—and we ended up refuting it
Stories by Dan Ariely
Dan Ariely is James B. Duke Professor of Psychology & Behavioral Economics at Duke University and founder of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. He is co-creator of a documentary on corruption and a bestselling author.
BehaviorSeptember 1, 2019
Corruption Is Contagious
Dishonesty begets dishonesty, rapidly spreading unethical behavior through a society
OpinionDecember 15, 2017
How to Avoid "Purchase Regret"
Follow the millennial generation's four golden rules of personal finance
BehaviorSeptember 1, 2016
How Science Can Help Get Out the Vote
Research offers several proved strategies for boosting turnout on Election Day
BehaviorJune 7, 2016
This 1 Weird Trick Can Help People Grow Their Savings
People are psychologically predisposed to believe the key to staying out of financial trouble is earning more—but they're wrong
Mind & BrainNovember 24, 2015
Black Friday: The Jury is Still Deliberating
Mind & BrainNovember 1, 2013
Greed: How Economic Selfishness Harms Us All
Taming greed in favor of cooperation would benefit both individuals and society
April 12, 2011
How Self-Control Works
It's a skill, we are learning, that profoundly shapes lives. How does it work? Where does it come from?