Why We Spend So Much to “Scare” Each Other: The Economics and Psychology of Halloween
We spend millions to scare ourselves once a year...and we actually like it?? In spirit of Halloween today, we're diving into the spooky science and sneaky economics behind Halloween.
Oct 315 min read
Standardized Thinking: The Psychology and Price Tag of Success
The numbers don't lie, but they don't necessarily tell the whole story either. This week on Curiously Speaking, we're unpacking the psychology and economics behind standardized testing, from SAT stress to IELTS obsession, and asking: what do these scores really measure?
Oct 197 min read
The Fork in the Road: Explaining Gen Z's Growing Interest in Entrepreneurship Over Corporate Careers
We've all heard of "do what you love," but what does that actually look like for Gen Z? Our newest article dives into te psych and econ of how we're building careers that fit our values and not just our desired paycheck.
Oct 18 min read