Lessons in Lyrics

Lessons in Lyrics: Incentives Matter

Sep 25, 2025 | Lessons in Lyrics

CONCEPT DESCRIPTION

Why do people do what they do? Because incentives matter. Change the reward, change the behavior. From student choices to government policy, incentives shape how people act. Whether it's a cash bonus, a tax penalty, or a slice of pizza—every decision carries a cost, and a nudge can shift everything.

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CONCEPT DESCRIPTION

Why do people do what they do? Because incentives matter. Change the reward, change the behavior. From student choices to government policy, incentives shape how people act. Whether it's a cash bonus, a tax penalty, or a slice of pizza—every decision carries a cost, and a nudge can shift everything.

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Teacher's Guide

Video (mp4) Download

Audio (mp3) Download

CONCEPT DESCRIPTION

Why do people do what they do? Because incentives matter. Change the reward, change the behavior. From student choices to government policy, incentives shape how people act. Whether it's a cash bonus, a tax penalty, or a slice of pizza—every decision carries a cost, and a nudge can shift everything.

Available Resources

Teacher's Guide

Video (mp4) Download

Audio (mp3) Download

CONCEPT DESCRIPTION

Why do people do what they do? Because incentives matter. Change the reward, change the behavior. From student choices to government policy, incentives shape how people act. Whether it's a cash bonus, a tax penalty, or a slice of pizza—every decision carries a cost, and a nudge can shift everything.

Available Resources

Teacher's Guide

Video (mp4) Download

Audio (mp3) Download

CONCEPT DESCRIPTION

Why do people do what they do? Because incentives matter. Change the reward, change the behavior. From student choices to government policy, incentives shape how people act. Whether it's a cash bonus, a tax penalty, or a slice of pizza—every decision carries a cost, and a nudge can shift everything.

Available Resources

Teacher's Guide

Video (mp4) Download

Audio (mp3) Download

CONCEPT DESCRIPTION

Why do people do what they do? Because incentives matter. Change the reward, change the behavior. From student choices to government policy, incentives shape how people act. Whether it's a cash bonus, a tax penalty, or a slice of pizza—every decision carries a cost, and a nudge can shift everything.

Available Resources

Teacher's Guide

Video (mp4) Download

Audio (mp3) Download

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