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behavioral economics

American  

[bih-heyv-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

Douglas Bernheim, a Stanford professor of game theory and behavioral economics, is unsure that the show will give viewers the genuine insight Solana is hoping for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

“If you really know what you’re doing, are actively engaged and know how to use the clutch, it’s great,” said Andy Reed, head of behavioral economics research in Vanguard’s investment strategy group.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 21, 2026

"We used a mathematical model and tools from game theory and behavioral economics to understand the motivations behind tipping," says Dr. Snitkovsky.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026

We’d stay up late debating string theory, behavioral economics, even the origins of satire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025

Thomas Piketty and his colleagues work on economic inequality, Alan Krueger and David Card work on minimum wage, Kahneman works on behavioral economics.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2025