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What economists think caused the financial crisis
October 20, 2017
Chicago Booth’s Initiative on Global Markets asks scholars in U.S. and Europe to rank the factors contributing to the 2008 global meltdown.
What economists think caused the financial crisis
Richard H. Thaler wins Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences
October 09, 2017
Chicago Booth Scholar cited for contributions to behavioral economics.
Richard H. Thaler wins Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences
Richard H. Thaler: Biography
October 09, 2017
The Nobel laureate is renowned for his research showing how human behavior contradicts traditional economic logic.
Richard H. Thaler: Biography
天美传媒 Amy and Richard Wallman give $75 million to support the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
October 04, 2017
University of Chicago Booth School of Business alumna Amy Wallman, MBA’75, and alumnus Richard Wallman, MBA’74, have made a $75 million gift to the University, building upon their legacy of philanthropic support of students and faculty.
天美传媒 Amy and Richard Wallman give $75 million to support the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
What鈥檚 behind the taboo of doping in professional sports?
September 20, 2017
Researchers find that it’s not a question of fairness, but rather that people oppose breaking the rules and worry about potential health risks to athletes.
What鈥檚 behind the taboo of doping in professional sports?
Looking for a job? You may have only 9 days to apply
August 28, 2017
New U.S. database tracks job vacancies and applications, shedding light on the hiring process and labor market conditions.
Looking for a job? You may have only 9 days to apply
How overcoming demands on attention can help alleviate poverty
August 24, 2017
Living in poverty puts additional and overwhelming demands on attention that impair decision making; small changes in policy can make a big difference.
How overcoming demands on attention can help alleviate poverty
Why consumers make bad financial decisions, and how simple policy changes can help
August 23, 2017
New paper examines the psychological reasons that consumers make financial blunders and offers institutional remedies to help change those behaviors.
Why consumers make bad financial decisions, and how simple policy changes can help