Essays about: "Behavioral economics"

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  1. 6. Impact of ACA’s free screening policy on colorectal cancer outcomes and cost savings : Effect of removal of out-of-pocket cancer screening fee on screening, incidence, mortality, and cost savings

    University essay from

    Author : Oyun Togtokhjav; [2023]
    Keywords : colorectal cancer; panel data model; incidence; mortality; affordable care act; behavioral economics;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide as of 2020. Early detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer can greatly increase the chances of successful treatment and can also reduce the cost of care including treatment. READ MORE

  3. 7. Perceived risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI): A behavioral economics approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vilgot Kraft; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Behavioral Economics; Framing; Risk Aversion; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper aims to analyze individuals’ perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) and how they perceive the potential risks and benefits of AI. This study examines how information treatment effects change people’s attitudes toward AI. To analyze this, an experimental survey was conducted on April 27, 2023. READ MORE

  4. 8. A Catering Theory of Investment Policies. Do U.S. firms cater to sentiment?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Philip Lindquist; Nicolas Nolén; [2023]
    Keywords : “Retail Investor Sentiment”; “FEARS Index”; “Corporate Investment Policies”; “Behavioral Corporate Finance”; “VIX”; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose is to investigate retail investors’ growing influence in shaping corporate investment policies. It further seeks to understand whether firms cater to retail investor sentiment. We employ a multiple linear regression model of a strongly-balanced panel data set, incorporating fixed effects and clustered standard errors. READ MORE

  5. 9. Nudges at The Forefront of Sustainable Urban Mobility?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Soroor Mansouryar; Mindaugas Bruzas; [2023]
    Keywords : Nudge; Nudge theory; Nudge strategy; Mobility; Sustainable mobility; Sustainable urban mobility; Behavioral intervention; soft measures; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The main aim of this article is to investigate the application of the Nudge theory within the field of sustainable mobility as a strategy to encourage more use of sustainable modes of transport. This line of research is of particular importance due to the high share of emissions in the transportation sector, which has been increasing over the years. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Effect of Monetary Incentives on Prosocial Behavior : A behavioral experiment focusing on method development

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Frida Stark; Sandra Medenica; [2023]
    Keywords : monetary incentives; hypothetical decision making; prosocial behavior; online experiments; behavioral economics; method development;

    Abstract : It is sometimes said that money speaks louder than words, and in a world where financial decisions are a major driving force, it is interesting to explore how monetary incentives influence our decision making. Some argue that intrinsic motivation is sufficient to be able to measure prosocial decision-making, but what happens when we add monetary incentives to experiments that might otherwise be conducted with hypothetical scenarios? In this study, we conduct an online experiment with 1002 participants to explore if decision making changes when monetary incentives are introduced. READ MORE