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Behavioural Insights
Thoughtful analysis of how psychology shapes financial behaviour, spending habits, and long term decision making, translating academic research into practical insights that help individuals make smarter, more intentional financial choices.


Interview with John List
Behavioural Science is a rapidly expanding field and everyday new research is being developed in academia, tested and implemented by...

Merle van den Akker
Sep 11, 202310 min read


Interview with Sarah Watters
Behavioural Science is a rapidly expanding field and everyday new research is being developed in academia, tested and implemented by...

Merle van den Akker
Sep 4, 20237 min read


Interview with Chaning Jang
Behavioural Science is a rapidly expanding field and everyday new research is being developed in academia, tested and implemented by...

Merle van den Akker
Aug 28, 20239 min read


Behavioural Risk – What Is It, And How Can It Help Us?
If you enjoyed my articles on the lying and cheating culture of academia, and corporate, you might have been wondering to yourself: how...

Merle van den Akker
Aug 10, 20236 min read


Interview with Alex Gyani
Behavioural Science is a rapidly expanding field and everyday new research is being developed in academia, tested and implemented by...

Merle van den Akker
Aug 7, 202310 min read


Something Backfired? Blame Behavioural Science!
An article was released on the 26th of July on ABC with the title ‘Behavioural science quietly shaped Robodebt's most devilish details —...

Merle van den Akker
Aug 3, 20236 min read


Interview with Tracey West
Behavioural Science is a rapidly expanding field and everyday new research is being developed in academia, tested and implemented by...

Merle van den Akker
Jul 31, 20234 min read


ChatGPT: Does it do Financial Advice?
Depending on where you live, you may have different regulations around who (or what) is allowed to give personal financial advice....

Merle van den Akker
Jul 27, 20235 min read


Interview with Syon Bhanot
Behavioural Science is a rapidly expanding field and everyday new research is being developed in academia, tested and implemented by...

Merle van den Akker
Jul 24, 20236 min read
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