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Incentives
When it comes to incentives, sometimes it pays to think small
Dec 10, 2021
A new study finds that small incentives can work to nudge some people into doing something they are already inclined to do anyway, like exercise.
Biden administration rolls out new vaccine incentives
Jun 4, 2021
About 63% of Americans have gotten at least one vaccine dose. The Biden administration wants to get to 70% by July 4.
As consumers pay off credit card debt, banks are likely to offer credit incentives
by
Justin Ho
Jun 1, 2021
Banks are already stepping up marketing campaigns to try to get more consumers to use their services.
More companies plan to incentivize vaccination rather than require it — for now
Apr 30, 2021
Nearly 90% of U.S. companies plan to encourage or require employees to get vaccinated; 65% plan to offer incentives.
Will offering employees vaccination incentives work?
Feb 17, 2021
Behavioral economists say there could be unintended consequences. And rewarding vaccinations remains legally murky.
States take back some economic incentives
by
Gigi Douban
May 22, 2015
Businesses that don't make good on promised jobs are seeing their benefits suspended.
The complicated formula — and incentives — behind CEO pay
by
Stan Alcorn
Apr 24, 2015
What's the best way to pay a CEO?
For public good, not for profit.
Do workplace wellness programs work?
Jan 13, 2015
Worker wellness is a $6 billion industry, but there's little evidence it improves health or saves money.
The interstate tax break battle
by
Stan Alcorn
Sep 24, 2014
New Jersey crawls out of the great recession by luring businesses with tax breaks.
Modifying behavior with financial incentives
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 18, 2013
Employers are rolling out benefit programs that create financial incentives for healthier habits. But does it work?