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behavioral economics

American  

[bih-hayv-yer-uhl ek-uh-nom-iks, eekuh-] / bɪˈheɪv jər əl ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪks, ˌikə- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of economics dealing with the effects of psychological, emotional, cultural, and social factors on individual or group economic decision-making, as distinguished from classical economics, which assumes that people will make the optimal economic decisions based on rational self-interest and utility.

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Etymology

Origin of behavioral economics

First recorded in 1955–60

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behavioral economics

“These are deeply personal decisions,” said Andy Reed, head of behavioral economics research at Vanguard and co-author of the research.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026

To dig deeper, the researchers built a mathematical model using tools from game theory and behavioral economics.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026

The ascent of behavioral economics was complete, or at least so it seemed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025

But here’s where behavioral economics and investment strategy diverge: I don’t need everyone to follow through.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2025

“People are starting to think through needs versus wants a little bit more,” Elizabeth Schwab, founding chair of The Chicago’s School’s graduate behavioral economics program, said.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2024

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