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The Power of Incentives

Dwight Lee

Sep 17, 1998

CSE 1.1 Incentives matter.

Unlock the Power of Incentives! 


Ever wondered why people act the way they do? Incentives hold the key! ​ From saving elephants to improving prisoner survival rates, the proper incentives can drive incredible change. But it’s not always straightforward—balancing competing objectives and fostering cooperation takes skill. ​

Dive into this fascinating exploration of how incentives shape behavior, promote social cooperation, and even make markets thrive. ​ Learn how a simple shift in perspective transformed outcomes in history and discover why private incentives might just make the world a better place. ​


Listen or read now: "The Power of Incentives" by Dwight Lee (8:19 minutes) 


Changing incentives can change the world.


#Economics #Incentives #SocialCooperation #BehaviorChange #MarketEconomy ​#CSE #CommonSense

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