Incentives

As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots.Instacart Inc., the grocery delivery service, announced Thursday that it would provide a $25 stipend for workers who get the COVID-19 vaccine. It joins others,…

Some cities and regions in the heartland want to bring energy and vitality to their towns by attracting dynamic workers. The programs are getting a lot of attention during the pandemic.

A new study suggests ways of structuring payments to persuade even impulsive students to behave more cautiously.

A recent study looked at the idea of paying people to give blood, something already being done for plasma donations.

The Money Game Lesson: Incentives Matter Materials: a penny, a one-dollar bill, a five-dollar bill, a ten-dollar bill Monetary cost: $16.01 (but can be scaled down) Time: 5 minutes The Game: This game was adapted from an example used by a fictitious character in the book The Invisible He...

Current Topic: Incentives Previous Topics Connected: None Future Topics Foreshadowed: Opportunity cost, marginal benefit, marginal cost, demand News Article: Hooponomics! Link: Indicator Podcast with transcript Description: Podcast (

A national movement to ban plastic bags is gaining steam, but these restrictions may actually hurt the environment more than help it.

Current Topic: Incentives Previous Topics Connected: None Future Topics Foreshadowed: Demand, Taxes News Article/Podcast: Are Plastic Bag Bans Garbage? Link: https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2019/04/09/711181385/are-plastic-bag-bans-garbage Description: In an effort to cut down on waste, many...

The introduction of the three-point line changed how people play basketball. And it has some compelling parallels to economics.

Starbucks said it would directly connect the building of inclusive and diverse teams to the pay of its executives.

Fulton County Schools is providing a temporary pay incentive to substitutes through the end of the school year.

Atlanta offered 50 free parking spots and a lounge for Amazon executives at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

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"This is just one tool in the toolbox." This is the go-to refrain you'll hear from business groups, lobbyists, and legislators alike when it comes to tax incentive programs like Good Jobs for Michigan, which is set to expire on Dec. 31 if the legislature doesn't vote to either extend or…

American Airlines said that it plans to pledge its loyalty program as collateral for a $4.75 billion government loan as it seeks to shore up capital to manage through the coronavirus pandemic.

He said that “almost all businesses” understand the $600 additional benefit is “a disincentive.”

It's remarkable how economic development, and the process of locating a new facility, has changed in the last decade. Just 10 years ago, with a national unemployment rate of 10 percent, companies had little problem finding available employees, and most site location decisions were based on…

Fiat Chrysler is expected to qualify for a suite of state tax incentives as part of its plan to invest $4.5 billion in five Michigan plants.

"Amazon abandoned a high-profile, multi-billion-dollar project rather than stick around and try to make its case."

Walmart plans to offer cash bonuses to workers with perfect attendance records and offer a new PTO benefit.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski signed a revised contract Thursday that could make him the NFL's highest-paid tight end.

Season 03 Episode 03, "The Gothowitz Deviation". Sheldon attempts to modify Penny's behaviour by giving her a chocolate every time she does something right. ...

Until we have influencers willing to accurately define reality, we will continue to attempt to fix the blame rather than fix the problem.

We do what we are rewarded for doing. We are strongly motivated by the desire to maximize the positive consequences of our actions and minimize the negative consequences. Academics identify these a…

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