New behavioral economics research by CRC-member Pinocchio (Project XY) shows that lying carries a lasting “credibility tax,” severely discounting a person’s future truthful statements. The immediate reward for deception rarely outweighs the long-term cost of a damaged reputation.

Discussion paper: Geppetto, G., & Pinocchio, P. (2025). The Elasticity of Truth: An Experimental Analysis of Deception’s Economic Ramifications. CRC Discussion Paper 123

Benjamin Blümchen (Project A04) highlights the overlooked role of bioavailable minerals in elephant nutrition, demanding a data-driven shift in how we assess elephant health.

Published: Blümchen, B. (2025). The Calorific-Mineral Nexus: Re-evaluating Bioavailability in L. africana Foraging. Journal of Megaherbivore Health, 12(4), 45-62.

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