…the implementation of substantial barriers to access to government programs for those that disproportionately benefit people with low incomes. Programs such as SNAP and Medicaid, for example, have lengthy and…
…containers that, at the turn of a valve, dispensed just the right amount for a standard, commonly used jug. Everyone could see everyone else using the chlorine solution too, and…
…mother who is also poor will have an even harder time doing the things needed for her child to do well than a harried single mother on a comfortable income?…
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…balances or their cost can deter others. Borrowing from friends and family, a common choice, can strain personal relationships. A trip to a payday lender, an option for many with…
…research uncovers three pernicious myths that discourage innovation for the low- to moderate-income segment: that lower income consumers don’t want to save, are bad at managing their finances, and don’t…
…a sum exceeding 168 hours. In other words, they think they’re using more hours in a week than actually possible. While not the most reliable sources of how they spend…
…psychology with a particular interest in psychology as it relates to social and public policy. His research spans a range of theoretical interests and is driven by a core motivation…
…Commonwealth Fund, we examined behavioral challenges facing health care providers and explored a new model for integrating behavioral design into the innovation efforts of complex institutions – which we call…
…other key resources; and suboptimal choice architecture that increases the cognitive burden of compliance with the protocol or clinical best practice. Building on these insights and existing behavioral science-based interventions,…
