Stories by Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely is James B. Duke Professor of Psychology & Behavioral Economics at Duke University and founder of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. He is co-creator of a documentary on corruption and a bestselling author. Credit: Nick Higgins

Behavior

When We’re Wrong, It’s Our Responsibility as Scientists to Say So

We tried to reproduce our 2012 paper on how to make people report their income more honestly—and we ended up refuting it

March 21, 2020 — Ariella Kristal, Ashley Whillans, Max Bazerman, Francesca Gino, Lisa Shu, Nina Mazar and Dan Ariely | Opinion

Corruption Is Contagious

Dishonesty begets dishonesty, rapidly spreading unethical behavior through a society

November 7, 2019 — Dan Ariely and Ximena Garcia-Rada

Behavior

How to Avoid "Purchase Regret"

Follow the millennial generation's four golden rules of personal finance

December 15, 2017 — Conor Artman, Joseph Sherlock and Dan Ariely

How Science Can Help Get Out the Vote

Research offers several proved strategies for boosting turnout on Election Day

August 22, 2016 — Supriya Syal and Dan Ariely

Behavior

This 1 Weird Trick Can Help People Grow Their Savings

People are psychologically predisposed to believe the key to staying out of financial trouble is earning more—but they're wrong

June 7, 2016 — Dan Ariely, Kristen Berman and Wendy De La Rosa

Mind & Brain

Black Friday: The Jury is Still Deliberating

Halloween decorations have been taken down, costumes have been stowed away and all of the candy corn has been eaten. Americans are now preparing for their next major holiday—Black Friday...

November 24, 2015 — Wendy De La Rosa and Dan Ariely

Greed: How Economic Selfishness Harms Us All

Taming greed in favor of cooperation would benefit both individuals and society

November 14, 2013 — Dan Ariely and Aline Grüneisen

How Self-Control Works

It's a skill, we are learning, that profoundly shapes lives. How does it work? Where does it come from?

April 12, 2011 — Dan Ariely