Category Archives: Health

In sickness and in distrust

Posted on April 14, 2023 by koenfucius

(featured image: cottonbro studio/Pexels) Sickness absence at work is a (behavioural) economics affair. So is the sick note. When you move to a different country for work, differences in default terms of employment can lead to surprise and confusion. Having … Continue reading →

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A new life or an old life?

Posted on November 9, 2018 by koenfucius

(featured image credits: Jenny Mealing CC BY and Dr KontogianniIVF) One of the fundamentals of economics is also a fundamental of life. It involves cake and eating. Most people know pretty well what actions are needed to make babies. But … Continue reading →

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How to stop acting as if more is better

Posted on June 29, 2018 by koenfucius

(featured image credit: drinks machine CC BY) Quality matters, we often say, but when we’re not paying attention, quantity tends to sneak in and get the upper hand Imagine that £2 buys you one of two options: either a nice … Continue reading →

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