New Research Shows Clean Smells Help Unconsciously Promote Moral Behavior

According to a soon-to-be published study led by a Brigham Young University professor, people are unconsciously fairer and more generous when they are in clean-smelling environments.

“A Plague O’ Both Your Houses!”

At the beginning of this month, I granted a Chutzpah of the Week award to Judge Jed Rakoff for his refusal to approve a settlement between Bank of America and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the form of a $33 million fine to be paid by...