Roman Family Center for Decision Research

To celebrate our Richard Thaler @R_Thaler’s retirement, the @BehaviorChange team invited scientists to share their favorite stories & photos with him. Thank you, Richard, for showing how a small #nudge can make a big difference! 👉bcfg.substack.com/p/honoring-ric…

In a new article by Jiabi Wang & Team Scientist @ayeletfishbach, they find helping people connect their goals can increase motivation. When people linked a health goal (like exercising more) to a financial one, they expressed more motivation to pursue it. bit.ly/44KGaze

My new Op-Ed argues for the crucial role of parents in building children’s skills, why we need to invest in helping parents read, talk, and engage in other open-ended learning time, and how promising solutions lie in the creative use of technology. usnews.com/opinion/articl…

People in more ‘relationally mobile’ societies are happier than those in cultures with more fixed relationships, according to Chicago Booth's @ThomasTalhelm and a team of researchers. @CDR_Booth ms.spr.ly/6017s65KU

Is the freedom to end relationships a key to #happiness? Research from @ChicagoBooth’s @ThomasTalhelm finds people in more ‘relationally mobile’ societies are happier than those in cultures with more fixed relationships. chicagobooth.edu/review/freedom… via @chicagoboothrev

Wrapping up an amazing labs retreat with lunch and insights from Prof. @geowu. What a wonderful chance to look back at our history and achievements while plotting a course for a successful future. We're so proud of this team!

New Virtual Lab Hours starting this week! 🔥 • Tue - Thur: 11am–4pm • Fri: 11am–6pm (*extended) • Sun: 11am–3pm (🆕) Help us test these pilot hours by joining a session this week. Learn more: youtu.be/b2PCTtuFfqk?si… ✅ Sign up today: chicagobooth.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1H…

People in different countries are accurate at guessing how many people in their society would be willing to donate 1% of their income to fight climate change, BUT they systematically UNDERESTIMATE support. @climatenews @ClimateReality

Earlier this month, @BehaviorChange Team Scientist @R_Thaler formally retired from @UChicago. He’s promised us that his retirement is purely a formality and he will keep doing all the same things: writing great books, attending conferences, picking the wine we drink at said…

It was so nice of Katy and Angela @BehaviorChange to put this together and for so many friends and colleagues to contribute. One of the best aspects of academia is that you get to make so many friends for life. I met most of these folks when they were grad students somewhere. ❤️

#MindworksChicago is celebrating its 4th bday with fun, free festivities all week long. RSVP & visit by July 27 for a chance to win tickets & gift cards to iconic Chicago theaters, restaurants, and museums. More info: chicagobooth.edu/mindworks/visit

Here’s a thought: Covid was a cultural tradeoff between death and anxiety. Rice offers a window into it. 🧵Short thread on a new study: compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.111…

This research fuels our first-impressions photo booth at #MindworksChicago! chicagobooth.edu/mindworks/expl…

Could consumer uncertainty over tariffs translate into less spending? @ChicagoBooth's @ayeletfishbach said how we feel, affects how we behave. Read more: marketplace.org/story/2025/07/… via @Marketplace #behavioraleconomy #behavioral

Why is it so hard to stay motivated, even when you want something badly? @ChicagoBooth’s @ayeletfishbach shares science-backed tools for #motivation that energize you, not drain you. 🎧on the @InstituteforMa1 Good Leadership Podcast with @CharlesGood99: youtu.be/0yg6qzlIKxE?si…

Pregnant women may not be getting the depression care they need, suggests research by @mcgillu’s Claire Boone, @Stanford PhD student @ccolina_pe & @ChicagoBooth’s @Devin_G_Pope. ms.spr.ly/6013SAaDc

We recently toured the Obama Presidential Center construction site. Excited to see the positive impact it will bring to our community! Big thanks to the @ObamaFoundation team for hosting us. 📩 Stay updated on behavioral science news and events #RFCDR 👉 chicagobooth.edu/research/roman…

Do you look trustworthy? @ChicagoBooth postdoctoral scholar Daniel Albohn, University of Illinois’s @stefanuddenberg, and Booth’s Alexander Todorov used #AI to develop a model that translates individual responses into personalized facial representations. ms.spr.ly/6019SNVex

🇺🇸 Who’s the most American? Many people are biased and think it’s a white English speaker. @K_Kinzler (@UChicago) explains how #race, ethnicity & language shape who counts as “really” American and why it matters for belonging, via @ConversationUS. Read: bit.ly/40bMkad

Can our tribal instincts help us build stronger, more connected societies? At our first international #ThinkBetter event in Hong Kong, @MichaelMorrisCU (@Columbia_Biz) shared how instincts like conformity and contribution can help drive positive change. chicagobooth.edu/research/roman…