The Behavioral Code

The hidden ways the law makes us better… or worse.

Career

Does Whistleblowing Work?

Benjamin van Rooij, Ph.D., and Adam Fine, Ph.D. on March 10, 2022

Recently, a whistleblower won a $200 million award for speaking out against a major bank. But will this prevent the next corporate scandal?

Recently, a whistleblower won a $200 million award for speaking out against a major bank. But will this prevent the next corporate scandal?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Behavioral Lessons From COVID-19

Benjamin van Rooij, Ph.D., and Adam Fine, Ph.D. on November 5, 2021

What can we learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to address the most important challenges of our times?

What can we learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to address the most important challenges of our times?

Angry boss

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The Corporate Detox

Benjamin van Rooij, Ph.D., and Adam Fine, Ph.D. on October 6, 2021

Is your organization toxic? Learn the seven elements of a toxic culture.

Is your organization toxic? Learn the seven elements of a toxic culture.

Law and Crime

How to Lower the Murder Rate

Benjamin van Rooij, Ph.D., and Adam Fine, Ph.D. on September 29, 2021

According to the latest FBI data, America faces a homicide crisis.

According to the latest FBI data, America faces a homicide crisis.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Corona's Behavioral Marathon

Benjamin van Rooij, Ph.D., and Adam Fine, Ph.D. on September 24, 2021

Why do people follow COVID-19 measures? It is not for the reason you think.

Why do people follow COVID-19 measures? It is not for the reason you think.

Motivation

Why the Law Fails to Keep Us Safe

Benjamin van Rooij, Ph.D., and Adam Fine, Ph.D. on September 3, 2021

Why does the law fail to keep us safe? Behavioral science can illuminate the answer.

Why does the law fail to keep us safe? Behavioral science can illuminate the answer.