A “nudge” takes advantage of human psychology and a number of other concepts in behavioral economics, including mental accounting—the idea that people treat money differently based on context. For ...

In contrast, presentations can have more specific purposes. For example, a presentation at a conference normally aims to present recent advances, whereas a presentation at a Ph.D. symposium aims ...

Improving the efficiency of clinical trials is a priority for both policy makers and health service researchers. For example, NHS England (2017) highlights the aim of ‘baking in’ assessment of the ...

The Economics units provide you with insight into economic structures, institutions (for example, banks), and policies that underpin and influence the financial markets. You will be prepared for a ...

The course examines the nature of the contemporary economic environment in which businesses operate, and considers how economics can aid in business decision-making. The fourth number of the course ...