Lucking Out or Level Playing Field?
Active discrimination against women in the workplace accounts for only half of a vicious cycle. The other half is women simply choosing not to compete for leadership positions in order to avoid facing it.
Philanthropist's Guide for Rainy Days
Think hard about what the biggest problems out there are to be solved, and survey the charity landscape for organizations that most effectively address your chosen set of needs.
Stick to the Mission in Tough Times
We need to apply sensible economics in informing giving decisions, especially in tough financial times.
When Corruption Is the Norm
Morgan Stanley's bribery scandal in China is by no means an isolated event.
When Rational Incentives and Three-Strikes Laws Collide
In doing background research on my most recent Slate article, I tried to find political reasons why California set up its three-strikes law in a way that seems crazy to economists.
Is It a Lie or a Rationalization?
Human beings are incredibly good at coming up with rationalizations for doing that which is expedient.
What is Fair? Depends on Your Professor
It’s a sobering message for teachers such as myself: students learn much more than the facts from us.
Economics for Everyone
For better or worse, to grab people’s attention, you need more than interesting economics — it helps to have some drug smugglers, mafia characters, warlords or Sex and the City thrown in.
Putting off Procrastination
When I was asked to write about procrastination, I walked down a flight of stairs to consult Eric Johnson, one of our local experts on such topics.