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Mad Hat Economics

A podcast discussing different behavioral anomalies related to economics, marketing, psychology, public policy, consumer preference and food science. Hosted by Cornell University graduate students.

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25: CEO Behavior and Corporate Decisions

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2017/10/18

Today we are joined by Professor Scott Yonker to talk about his research on CEOs impact on corporate decisions. We go into many factors about how CEOs personal background and private decision making can steer the habits of a whole corporation. Hosted by Ceren Karacasu, Yudong Rao, Elaine Qiu and David Just.

24: Bitcoin, Bubbles and Bulbs

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2017/10/06

In this episode we are joined by MBA Student Cruise Chen to talk about bitcoin and some of the rationales as to why people invest in it. We also talk about economic bubbles and the history of how and why they form. Hosted by Ceren Karacasu, Yudong Rao and David Just.

23: Behavioral Dimensions of Food Security

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2017/09/29

Welcome back to Mad Hat Economics! Today we’re joined by Masters Student Prankur Gupta to talk about behavioral dimensions of food security and his work in India on food security and policy.

22: Behavioral Econ in Developing Nations

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2017/08/16

Today we’re joined by special guest, creator and former host of Mad Hat Economics, Roberto Figari. We discuss Roberto’s work in implementing behavioral economics strategies in developmental situations in Africa.

21: Behavioral Econ in Action

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2017/07/27

In this episode we’re joined by Professor David Pizarro to discuss behavioral economics in action; how it’s utilized and implemented in industry and the landscape of behavioral economics consulting.

20: Nudging Tax Compliance

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2017/07/10

We are joined this week by Professor Bill Schulze and Masters Student Seth Olson to discuss tax compliance. We examine how to nudge people into paying taxes with injunctive norms and cover some of Professor Schulze’s previous research on taxes. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

19 Queuing Theory

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2017/06/01

Join us in a discussion about queueing theory with guests Professor Jamol Pender and PhD candidate Sophia Novitzky as we discuss how to navigate common areas of lining up and how you might navigate it for the optimal personal result.

18: Confirmation Bias in Your (Fake?) News

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2017/05/19

Join us in a wide ranging discussion about confirmation bias in the news sources that we choose to follow in our everyday lives. We cover how in light of the societal shift in the US it has become important to branch out and digest sources that countervail our own opinions and to take a page out of the books of journalists and question the source and how it might spin the presentation of information.

17: Choice Overload

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2017/05/11

Grad students Jackie Stein and Liz Bell and Professor David Just are joined by PhD candidate Anne Byrne to discuss choice overload in our physical and digital shopping environments. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

16: The Ethics of Nudging

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2017/05/03

Join grad students Jackie Stein and Liz Bell and Professor David Just in discussing how your environment can influence your behavior, what nudges can do for you and how much nudging is too much. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

15: Retro Foods and Selling Nostalgia

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2017/04/19

Join grad student Jackie Stein, Professor David Just and special guest Catalina Velez as they discuss retro foods and selling consumers products based on their past experiences and feelings. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

14: Honor Codes

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2017/03/16

In this episode grad students Jackie Stein and Liz Bell and Professor David Just discuss honor codes and their application in common tasks. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

13: Eating Habits for You and Your Kids

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2017/03/08

In this episode, with guest Professor Brian Wansink, we discuss research Professors Wansink and Just have done into eating behavior and what you can in a variety of environments to help your kids and you eat healthier. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

12: Advertising and Consumer Perception

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2017/02/28

In this episode, with guest Professor Harry Kaiser, we discuss advertising and consumer perception based around research Professor Kaiser did in relation to Mad Cow Disease and also we also discuss consumer perception of GMO labeling. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

11: Valentines Day Gifts, a Revisit

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2017/02/14

In this episode grad students Jackie Stein, Liz Bell and Ceren Karacasu and professor David Just revisit the study done previously about the gift giving habits of people at Valentines Day and what results the expanded pool of participants reveals. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

10: Holiday Shopping Strategizing

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2016/12/23

In this episode grad student Jackie Stein, post-doc Gnel Gabrielyan and professor David Just discuss shopping in the holiday season, black Friday "deals" and the makeup of sales this holiday season. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

09: Investing in Your Children

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2016/12/16

In this episode grad students Jackie Stein, Liz Bell and Ceren Karacasu and Professors David Just and Vickie Bogan discuss how parents invest in their children through 529 plans and other means. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

08: Economic Paternalism

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2016/12/09

In this episode grad students Jackie Stein, Liz Bell and Jakina Debnam and Professor David Just discuss economic paternalism in policy and decision making and the consequences of instituting policies. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

07: Election Shock

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2016/11/29

In this episode grad students Jackie Stein, Jade Womack and Ceren Karacasu along with Professor David Just discuss the fallout from the 2016 US Presidential election, the reaction to the "shock" outcome of the election and why the outcome may've not been so far fetched as pre-election forecasts indicated. Recorded 11-11-16 Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

06: Holiday Eating

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2016/11/23

In this episode grad student Jackie Stein, Prof. David Just and visiting scholars Raquel Diaz and Ben Missbach discuss Thanksgiving and similar holidays that inspire increased eating of high calorie foods across the world and how to possibly adjust to a holiday diet. Tweet us @MadHatEconomics Email us madhatecon@gmail.com

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