Dan Ariely, PhD

Dan Ariely, PhD, the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is coauthor of Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter. DanAriely.com

The 5 Mental Traps That Make You Throw Away Money
Money Savers

The 5 Mental Traps That Make You Throw Away Money

Dan Ariely, PhD | February 1, 2018

Our normal human instincts and emotions lead us to make costly money mistakes—but here’s how you can do better.

Why Everybody Is Lying

Why Everybody Is Lying

Dan Ariely, PhD | June 29, 2016

Are politicians lying to us more than ever before? And if we can be honest about it, are we also…

Surprising Secrets to a Great Vacation
Travel

Surprising Secrets to a Great Vacation

Dan Ariely, PhD | July 26, 2012

What people think will make them happy often doesn't... Was your last vacation everything you hoped it would be? Studies…

The Secret to Making Better Decisions

The Secret to Making Better Decisions

Dan Ariely, PhD | July 18, 2012

We all like to think that we make smart decisions, but according to behavioral economist Dan Ariely, PhD, our choices…