MIT Sloan Experts Behavioral Science

How credit cards activate the reward center of our brains and drive spending

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As credit cards have become a popular form of payment method, researchers have noticed an interesting trend. People tend to spend more when using credit cards than cash. Not only are they more likely to buy something at a higher price, they also are likely to give larger tips and make more impulse b...

Jun 9, 2021
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Technology companies testing MIT anti-misinformation accuracy prompts

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To combat the spread of false and misleading information, the team has been developing effective interventions that technology companies can use to combat misinformation online.

Jun 1, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Research

2 MIT Sloan professors named to top 40-under-40 list

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Professors David Rand and Basima Tewfik research workplace topics such as imposter syndrome, and societal issues such as fighting online information.

May 13, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Digital Economy

Report details COVID-19’s impact on the digital economy

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MIT research about the pandemic looks at economic fallout, the impact of government interventions, digital technology, and fighting misinformation.

Apr 1, 2021
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