THE NEW YORK TIMES, PRESS Lindsey Smith THE NEW YORK TIMES, PRESS Lindsey Smith

The Paradox of Disclosure.

A POPULAR remedy for a conflict of interest is disclosure — informing the buyer (or the patient, etc.) of the potential bias of the seller (or the doctor, etc.). Disclosure is supposed to act as a warning, alerting consumers to their adviser’s stake in the matter so they can process the advice accordingly.

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HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW, PRESS Lindsey Smith HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW, PRESS Lindsey Smith

Morning People Are Less Ethical at Night and Evening People are Less Ethical in the Morning.

This study in sheds light on the ebb and flow of ethical behavior throughout the day. Contrary to the idea of fixed “good” or “bad” people, we found that ethical conduct fluctuates based on energy levels and the time of day. Notably, even those who are usually ethical may succumb to unethical behavior when fatigued.

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