Behavioral Economics

Leaders Employ Behavioral Economics

July 10, 2008

At Gallup's inaugural Global Behavioral Economics Forum, leaders from around the world explored how human behavior shapes, influences, and plays a pivotal role in growing successful and sustainable organizations, cities, and economies.

Toll of Transition in Eastern Europe and Former USSR

Populations less content than their average incomes would suggest

March 11, 2008

Populations in Eastern European and former Soviet Union countries tend to be less satisfied with their lives than their average incomes would predict.More ...

Rich World Aging More Contentedly Than Poor

Higher incomes related to reduced effects of aging on health satisfaction

March 4, 2008

Gallup data from 130 countries indicate that higher incomes provide some protection against the effects of aging on health satisfaction.More ...

Worldwide, Residents of Richer Nations More Satisfied

Findings suggest citizens worldwide rate their lives against a global standard

February 27, 2008

Does money buy contentment? Gallup World Poll data suggest that life satisfaction increases with per-capita income levels, across poor and rich countries alike.More ...

Running a Business in the West Bank

January 18, 2008

Gallup reports from the West Bank on the challenges of running a business in the region.

Yemenis Report More Negative Emotions Than Saudis

About one-half of Yemenis say they worry a lot, versus 30% of Saudis

January 10, 2008

A 2007 Gallup Poll paints a complicated picture of well-being in Yemen. While most Yemenis report being treated with respect, many also report feelings of worry and anger. Yemenis are less likely than their neighbors in Saudi Arabia to rate their lives positively and predict a better future.More ...

Many World Citizens Trust Neighbors More Than Police

Trust in neighbors and police about equal in 21 countries

October 25, 2007

Gallup World Poll interviews in 86 countries reveal that in a majority of countries, neighbors are perceived to be more trustworthy than are the police. In Kenya, for example, 62% of respondents believe a neighbor would return a lost wallet to its rightful owner, but only 23% think the police would do the same.More ...

Low Well-Being Linked With Low Per-Capita GDP

Populations express hope for future

October 23, 2007

The countries with the lowest subjective well-being span many regions of the world but have one thing in common -- low per-capita GDP.More ...

Denmark, New Zealand, Canada Rank Highest in Well-Being

United States, Venezuela, and Brazil also in the top 10

October 22, 2007

Gallup polling around the world reveals the countries with the highest subjective well-being. While European and North American countries fare well, they are in surprising company.More ...