Media & Entertainment
Reducing the spread of misinformation on social media: What would a do-over look like?
8:37 am PST • February 17, 2021
If we could teleport back in time to relaunch social media platforms with the goal of minimizing the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories from the outset … what would…
Payday startups are increasing access to wages, but is “make any day payday” the right choice?
12:30 pm PDT • September 1, 2018
Imagine you get a monthly paycheck on the 15th of the month but your bills come in on the 1st of the month. Between the 15th and 1st you must…
Fintech
Four behavioral economics strategies for improving consumer financial health
3:00 pm PDT • October 10, 2017
At Common Cents Lab, we believe behavioral science can help improve financial well-being. For the past two years, we’ve been applying our insights and an experimental mindset to work with fintech…
The first generation of gig economy contractors is essentially riding shotgun as an entirely new industry defines itself. While they enjoy flexibility and a convenient way to supplement a primary income, they…
How Startups Should Use Behavioral Economics
10:30 am PST • December 7, 2015
Behavioral Economic principles sometimes feel manipulative. How can they play a role in user-centered product development and marketing?
