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Investing Behavioral Hacks

Barry Ritholtz

Instead, we can deploy small hacks to thwart your own worst instincts and behaviors ; by making small changes in your outlook and investment process, you can channel these behaviors into less destructive outlets. Note: We deploy many of these solutions at RWM that take advantage of our knowledge of behavioral economics.) We all are! –

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Economic Freedom Matters for Intergenerational Income Mobility

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Think about this illustration: if education is a way to out-earn your parents, and the cost of education is greater for the poor (many more years not working and little savings to draw on), the rich will be more likely to invest in their educations. . greater redistribution, more investment by the state in education, etc.). .

Economics 130
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Overcoming Challenges to Economic Freedom in States

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People point to tax burdens and over-regulation as the reasons for economic decline. Look no further than the Fraser Institute’s latest report to see how states rank for economic freedom based on government spending, taxes, and labor market regulation. . But the real question is: why should we care about economic freedom?

Economics 130
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Diabetic Complications and Economic Fundamentals

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The legislation aims to lower the cost of insulin, a life-prolonging medication for many diabetics, by investing $100 million, half designated for developing a biosimilar insulin and half for producing it. Per usual, economic principles suggest a vastly different outcome than optimistic policy makers. Diabetics Face Tradeoffs Too.

Economics 130
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Exploring the Overlap: Cost Optimization and Digital Transformation

Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM

Global economic conditions are soft at best. The largest banks have increased reserves to protect against deteriorating economic conditions. Should banks delay their digital transformation investments and focus on cost reductions? Should banks delay their digital transformation investments and focus on cost reductions?

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Economic Growth Doesn’t Cause Inflation. Here’s Why

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Is economic growth inflationary? Many economic and political commentators think so. Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal , for example, writes that “easier financial conditions [loose monetary policy] stimulate spending and economic growth.” But what’s the balance between inflation (gP) and economic growth (gY)?

Economics 130
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Economics Is a Walk in the Park

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She has been a great investment. They’re also a great chance to think about economics, specifically two of the most basic principles of economics: opportunity cost and incentives. These are, to economics, what blocking and tackling are to American football. Understanding (or victory) usually boils down to them.

Economics 130