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Behavioral Economics, Real-World

Saving By Spending

May 31, 2012 | BY danariely
This week, I visited a camera store to order two enlarged prints as a gift.  I don’t order photo prints very often; in fact, I’m not sure that I have ever ordered prints aside from graduation photos.  As I was making my…
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The Psychology of Gift-Giving

December 20, 2009 | BY danariely
Here it is again: holiday gift-giving season – the best win-win of the year for some, and a time to regret having so many relatives for others. Whatever your gift philosophy, you may be thinking that you would be happier if you…
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THE CURIOUS PARADOX OF `OPTIMISM BIAS’

September 5, 2009 | BY danariely
Ever since the financial meltdown, and throughout this recession, people keep asking me if I’m optimistic about our future. I think people are actually asking two questions: Where does one naturally fall on the optimism spectrum? And is there a place for…
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