Browsing: behavioral economics

Rising food prices are reshaping how we decide what to eat, with taste preferences, risk tolerance, and familiarity strongly influencing our choices. Psychology Today explores how these psychological forces guide our diets amid economic shifts

Experimental evidence from the USA reveals that regular unconditional cash transfers significantly transform the diets of low-income individuals, boosting nutrition and ensuring greater food security, according to a groundbreaking new study published in Nature

A German experiment providing participants with a basic monthly income yielded unexpected results on work ethic. Contrary to assumptions, many recipients became more engaged in their careers and pursued education, challenging traditional views on income dependency.