Michael Norton
Harvard Professor | Behavioral Economics & Social Impact
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Michael Norton is a professor at Harvard Business School, where he researches behavioral economics and its applications for social good. His TED talks on using psychology to drive positive change have reached over 8 million views.
Norton's work explores how small behavioral nudges can increase charitable giving, enhance financial decision-making, and foster more ethical business practices. His keynotes provide audiences with science-backed strategies for designing environments that bring out the best in people.
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How to buy happiness
At TEDxCambridge, Michael Norton shares fascinating research on how money can indeed buy happiness -- when you don't spend it on yourself. Listen for surprising data on the many ways pro-social spending can benefit you, your work, and (of course) other people.
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