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    • Friday, 2 July, 2021
      Undercover EconomistTim Harford
      Why not apply Marie Kondo to Britain’s statue wars?

      The virtues of applying minimalism to difficult problems

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      The master of behavioural economics on the power of the nudge — and why Remain was destined to lose

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      We know staying power is important — but can it be taught?

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      Oxfam, #MeToo and the psychology of outrage

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      Nudging can also be used for dark purposes

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      Richard Thaler: how to change minds and influence people

      The story of how a ‘lazy’ man won a Nobel Prize is as important as what he won it for

    • Tuesday, 10 October, 2017
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      A Nobel prize for Richard Thaler, libertarian paternalist Premium content

      Founder of behavioural economics is one of the most influential living economists

    • Tuesday, 10 October, 2017
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      The master of deceptively simple observations of human nature ensured the field is taken seriously

    • Monday, 9 October, 2017
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      Richard Thaler wins Nobel Prize in Economics

      Co-author of best-selling book ‘Nudge’ recognised for work on behavioural analysis

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      Richard Thaler awarded 2017 Nobel prize in economics

      Co-author of hit book ‘Nudge’ developed behavioural analysis at University of Chicago

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      Richard Thaler awarded 2017 Nobel prize in economics
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    • Wednesday, 17 August, 2016
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      Britain pays the price for a badly designed Brexit choice

      The more complicated a decision, the less desirable a referendum, writes Richard Thaler

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      The renowned US economist and co-author of ‘Nudge’ on how behavioural theories apply even on the putting green

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