Behavioral economics

The University of Chicago is a leader in the field of behavioral economics, applying insights from psychology to problems in economics through the groundbreaking research of faculty including Richard Thaler, the "father of behavioral economics" and the 2017 Nobel Prize winner in Economics.

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Thaler Nobel-Shake

Richard Thaler wins Nobel Prize 'for his contributions to behavioural economics'

Oct 9, 2017

Richard Thaler delivers Nobel Prize lecture

<p>From cashews to nudges, Chicago Booth scholar traces evolution of behavioral economics</p>

Dec 8, 2017

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Prof. Richard Thaler delivers Nobel Prize lecture

Dec 8, 2017

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Prof. Richard Thaler to receive Nobel Prize this weekend

Dec 6, 2017

UChicago celebrates Nobel-winning economist Richard Thaler

Oct 11, 2017

Nobel news conference for Prof. Richard Thaler

Oct. 9 Nobel Prize news conference for Prof. Richard Thaler

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Mon, 10/09/2017 - 12:00

Nobel in Economics Is Awarded to Richard Thaler

<p>Richard H. Thaler awarded for his contributions to behavioral economics</p>

Oct 9, 2017

What Is A Nudge?

Prof. Richard Thaler explains the ‘nudge theory’ of behaviorial economics

Jun 27, 2016

Behavioral economics helps boost fuel and carbon efficiency of airline captains

Jun 20, 2016

Thaler: Won't Know What Happens If Brexit Approved

<p>Video: Prof. Richard Thaler discusses uncertainty surrounding Britain’s potential departure from the European Union</p>

Jun 17, 2016

The Limits Of Obama’s Favorite Economic Theory

Prof. Richard Thaler discusses ‘nudge’ theory in relation to President Obama’s executive order

Feb 8, 2016