Frank Schilbach: On the fascinating study of behavior and

Frank Schilbach: On the fascinating study of behavior and economics

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Professor Frank Schilbach talks about his work at MIT in the field of behavioral economics, including his recent work in India on sleep and its impact on productivity, working to help the poor and others improve their lives. Your host is Vyda Bielkus.

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