How Homo Economicus Went Extinct
Article features Prof. Richard Thaler, whose research shows how economic theory often fails to account for human behavior
A new Plan of Chicago: Progress, prognosis and you
Op-ed cites SAFE Children, co-founded by Prof. Deborah Gorman-Smith to get parents more involved with children's education, as initiative that needs support
Life Is "Triggering." The Best Literature Should Be, Too.
In op-ed, Prof. Jerry Coyne argues that trigger warnings on Core curriculum readings are counterproductive for a diverse learning environment
New Republic
Smokers More Likely To Quit If Their Own Cash Is On The Line
Audio: Assoc. Prof. Oleg Urminsky says using monetary incentives to help workers quit smoking is a tool companies must use carefully
Citizenship for Sale
In op-ed, Prof. Eric Posner criticizes current United States’ 'immigrant investor' program, arguing that 'the price we charge for citizenship is extraordinarily low'
Slate
Chicago chosen as future home of Obama Presidential Center
The Barack Obama Foundation has announced that Chicago will be the home of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, and the University of Chicago is excited to collaborate with the Foundation on this transformative effort.
How a Bowl of Cashews Changed the Way You Save for Retirement
Article features research by Prof. Richard Thaler, which primarily investigates how economic theory conflicts with human behavior
Time