Why do we make the decisions we do in life (even the bad ones)?

We all know we should eat a nutritious diet, exercise, stop smoking and drinking too much, and save more money.But we don’t – even when we want to.  Why?Behavioural economist Dilip Soman looks at what motivates us to make certain decisions in life – both good and bad.  And how we can use “nudges” to push us in the right direction. Info on guest:Dilip Soman, Canada Chair in Behavioural Science and Economics, Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto.  For more info go to: https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/FacultyAndResearch/Faculty/FacultyBios/SomanWe’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.   Our thanks to the Temerty Foundation for their generous support.We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993