Behavioral Economics
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Victorian Asylum’s Guide to the Modern Economy
A 19th-century asylum’s archives reveal a timeless link between economic distress and mental health, offering crucial lessons for modern finance and investing.
Beyond the Bull Market: Lessons in Wealth and Value from a Life Off the Grid
A financial analysis of a life off the grid, exploring lessons in alternative investing, long-term value, and redefining ROI beyond the stock market.
The £3,000 Theory Test: What 128 Failed Attempts Can Teach Us About Modern Investing and the Economy
A quirky news story about a driver failing their theory test 128 times holds profound lessons on sunk costs, risk management, and investment strategy.
The Honesty Box Economy: An Unlikely Lesson in Trust for Modern Finance and Fintech
In a digital age, the trust-based honesty box is thriving. This post explores its surprising lessons for the modern economy, fintech, and investing.
The Unincentivized Escape: What a Bizarre Prison Mix-Up Teaches Us About Finance, Risk, and Systemic Failure
A satirical story about mistaken prisoner releases offers profound lessons on systemic risk, perverse incentives, and the flaws in our economic systems.
The Bank of Mom and Dad vs. Fintech: Why Informal Loans Are Winning the Credit War
More people are borrowing from family than using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), revealing a deep-seated preference for trust and flexibility over fintech convenience.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Professional’s Guide to Financial Mastery in the Digital Age
Stop dreading your bank balance. This guide offers a professional framework for mastering your money using psychology, strategy, and modern fintech solutions.
The ROI of Rest: Why Strategic Downtime is the Best Investment You’ll Make This Autumn
Strategic downtime is not a liability but a high-yield investment. Discover six getaways that offer a significant ROI on your mental and physical capital.
Economic Archetypes: What Spongers, Spendthrifts, and Billionaires Reveal About Our Financial World
Fictional characters are powerful economic indicators. Discover what spongers, spendthrifts, and billionaires reveal about finance, investing, and our economy.
Rocks, Frocks, and Blockchains: Decoding the Rituals of Value in the Modern Economy
From crown jewels to cryptocurrency, the rituals of value are surprisingly similar. Discover the hidden psychology driving the global economy.
The Sideline CEO: What Irrational Behavior at Youth Sports Teaches Us About Modern Investing
The irrational behavior of parents at youth sports offers a powerful mirror to the cognitive biases that plague investors and business leaders.
Market Crossroads: AI Bubbles, Crypto’s Niche, and the Human Factor in Finance
A deep dive into today’s market paradoxes, from the AI bubble debate and crypto’s shadow economy to the human behaviors driving financial trends.