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Aug 5, 2025 49 min

What Is Behavioral Economics?

from Simple Questions Podcast Hosted by Dylan Carnahan

Episode 51: What Is Behavioral Economics? - features renowned behavioral economist Dan Ariely as he unpacks the forces behind our purchasing choices and personal decisions. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Dan Ariely, the celebrated behavioral economist and three-time New York Times–bestselling author of Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty. Listen as Dan shares captivating stories from his Duke University research lab, practical strategies for applying behavioral economics in business and personal life. In this episode we discuss: 00:29 - Introducing Dan Ariely 01:32 - Becoming a Behavioral Economist 05:11 - Behavioral Economics vs Classic Economics 10:33 - Psychological Factors That Impact Decision Making 21:01 - Strategies Businesses Use 26:49 - Personal Beliefs 37:18 - Voting for Politicians 43:07 - Advice for Others 47:31 - Learning More 48:35 - Conclusion Resources: TED Talks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Page ⁠Dan's Website⁠ This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here

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