Does behavioral economics show people are altruistic or just confused?
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 10:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Behavioral economists have revolutionized the standard view of human nature. No longer are people presumed to be purely selfish, only acting in their own interest. Hundreds of experiments appear to show that most people are pro-social, preferring to sacrifice their own success in order to benefit others. That's altruism.