Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely

Professor of Behavioral Economics, Duke University

Dan Ariely is the James B Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University. He is the founder of The Center for Advanced Hindsight and co-founder of BEworks, which helps business leaders apply scientific thinking to their marketing and operational challenges. His books include Predictably Irrational and The Upside of Irrationality, both of which became New York Times best-sellers. as well as The Honest Truth about Dishonesty and his latest, Irrationally Yours.

Ariely publishes widely in the leading scholarly journals in economics, psychology, and business. His work has been featured in a variety of media including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Business 2.0, Scientific American, Science and CNN.

7 min
The Best Motivation Tips for Managers and Employees, with Dan Ariely
Feeling motivated at work feels good, and it's good for business. But employees and managers don't always see eye-to-eye on this very important topic.
7 min
Want to Increase Motivation? Step 1: Stop Crushing Spirits
Team leaders often think about ways they can increase motivation – but little thought goes into how they might be killing it.
8 min
Motivation Escapes Us When We Don’t Understand Its Machinery
It turns out there's quite a bit of cognitive dissonance impairing our understanding of motivation and happiness. Duke University's Professor Dan Ariely fills in the gaps.
7 min
3 Experiments to Improve Voting in American Elections
The maxim "One Man, One Vote" is so enshrined in our understanding of democracy that its weaknesses are difficult to see. Yet weaknesses it has.
3 min
How to End Boredom at Home Without Resorting to Anything Too Weird
How does a couple get past mutual boredom? Behavioral economist Dan Ariely suggests they reframe their perception of the dilemma.
2 min
Embrace Irrational You, with Organizational Psychologist Dan Ariely
Behavioral economists see humanity as a giant irrational mass. Yet that doesn't mean they're innate pessimists. Rather, they see a giant blank canvas on which masterpieces can be built.
3 min
Two Reasons Your Vacations Aren’t Making You Happy
Are your family trips an exercise in pleasure or comfort? Behavior economics guru Dan Ariely notes that there's a vivid difference between the two... and it may mean the difference between a fantastic vacation and one that's just okay.