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Katie MacIntosh

Katie MacIntosh is Lead Editor at The Decision Lab. She is interested in the intersection of behavioral science, culture, and new communication technologies. Before joining The Decision Lab, she contributed to research on the neurochemical bases of memory and the social psychology of the internet. An aspiring polyglot, she has studied a number of languages, including as an exchange student in Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Katie graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and linguistics.

Recent Posts

HR · Society

Why DEI Programs Backfire (And How to Fix Them)

By Sarah Chudleigh, and Katie MacIntosh

DEI initiatives like anti-bias training don’t work — and sometimes, they make things worse. Here’s how to actually have an impact.

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Consumer Insights · Business · Society

Why You're Spending Too Much on Holiday Gifts (and How to Fix That)

By Sarah Chudleigh, and Katie MacIntosh

Every holiday season, we spend as much as 30% more than we should on presents. Here’s the behavioral science of why that happens.

Finance

Financial Planning for Millennials: How to instil confidence in the financial planning process

By Sarah Chudleigh, Dr. Brooke Struck, and Katie MacIntosh

Millennials have different financial needs and values than previous generations. Planners need to update their services to accommodate their changing clientele.