Behavioural Economics

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Across
  1. 3. : Choices are influenced by how they’re presented or described.
  2. 6. Bias : Searching for information that supports existing beliefs.
  3. 8. Choice : An option that applies automatically unless people actively opt out.
  4. 9. Economic Man : A simplified model of a perfectly rational and self-interested individual.
  5. 11. Choice : A policy requiring an explicit decision rather than letting inaction decide.
  6. 12. Bias : Paying too much attention to prominent or emotionally striking information.
  7. 14. Theory : A theory showing people assess outcomes relative to reference points.
  8. 16. Aversion : Preferring to avoid losses more than acquiring equivalent gains.
  9. 18. Paternalism : Policies that help people while preserving freedom of choice.
  10. 20. 1 Thinking : Fast, intuitive, and emotional way of making decisions.
  11. 21. Mentality : When many people mimic the actions of a crowd.
  12. 22. Choice : Restricting the number of options to make decisions easier.
Down
  1. 1. Market Failure : Market inefficiencies caused by systematic irrational behaviour.
  2. 2. Bias : Giving too much weight to recent or vivid information.
  3. 4. : The tendency to stick to the first piece of information presented.
  4. 5. 2 Thinking : A slower, reflective way of thinking and analyzing.
  5. 7. Rationality : Decisions are limited by time, information, and cognitive capacity.
  6. 10. : The tendency to overestimate one’s knowledge or ability.
  7. 13. Self-Control : Difficulty resisting short-term temptations despite long-term goals.
  8. 15. Architecture : Designing how options are presented to influence choices.
  9. 17. : The error of relying only on visible information.
  10. 19. : A subtle policy tool that alters behaviour without removing options.