Tag Archives: neuroeconomics

Money on my mind

Posted on 08/07/2014 by Dr Paul Harrison

It seems that the actual pursuit of money, in and of itself, is just as rewarding as being able to spend it. In a small study (most brain studies are small by necessity – it’s kind of expensive to fire … Continue reading →

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How people choose in volatile times

Posted on 01/03/2012 by Dr Paul Harrison

In a 2008 paper on neuroeconomics, Carnegie Mellon University economist George Loewenstein said: “Whereas psychologists tend to view humans as fallible and sometime even self-destructive, economists tend to view people as efficient maximisers of self-interest who make mistakes only when … Continue reading →

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