Taxpayers hate to lose: how psychology can help increase collection
Knowledge@Wharton's Alex Rees-Jones believes annual tax revenue would increase by $1.4 billion if we can reduce loss aversion
How TV is having a positive effect on children's perception of gender
Children are very understanding when it comes to understanding gender, and TV can be helping this.
This is why reading fiction is as important now as it ever was
As Albert Camus wrote; "Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth".
Here are 24 cognitive biases that are warping your perception of reality
Our minds are powerful tools, but they're also very impressionable.
Why China's ruling party is playing Cupid to the young and loveless
The Central Committee of the Communist Youth League has set up a 'marriage and dating' division and even has an online dating service.
This is how your birthplace will influence the person you become
Unique behaviours and personal traits are often ingrained in the culture of certain nations.
Why Generation Z has a totally different approach to money
By 2020, Generation Z (those born between 1997 and now) will make up 40% of consumers, and their approach to finance has never been seen before.
How your commuting time also influences your family labour supply
Your long commute can be a burden on the yourself and the environment, but new research suggests it also influences your partner.
How minimum wage and income tax credits affect criminal recidivism rates
Minimum wage and income tax credits can impact the likelihood of convicted criminals to re-offend when released from prison
How the powerful science of behaviour change can make us healthier
Physical inactivity is a classic behavioural problem. Its immediate costs - effort, time and pain - often trump its long-term benefits. Now the results of the largest behaviour change stu...
Rethinking these 3 business clichés will make you a better leader
The path to success lies in turning popular leadership phrases on their head, writes Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett.
Here's why intelligent people are happiest alone
A new study shows that our negative reactions to large groups directly relates to our ancestors who lived on the savannah.