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The Radical Act of Repair

Date Published
February 5, 2026
Section
In the Media
Areas of Expertise
Consumer Behavior Decision Making & Negotiations
From:
CBS In the News

A Medium article referenced research by Columbia Business School’s Sheena Iyengar and Mark Lepper exploring how an abundance of options can overwhelm decision-makers. Their influential study, When Choice Is Demotivating: Can One Desire Too Much of a Good Thing?, demonstrates that too many choices can reduce satisfaction and discourage action. The article applies these insights to financial decision-making, underscoring how simplifying options may help individuals make clearer, more confident choices.

 

Mentioned Faculty

Sheena Iyengar

Sheena Iyengar

S. T. Lee Professor of Business; Chair of Management Division
Management Division
Mentioned On
Medium
Mentioned Research
When Choice Is Demotivating: Can One Desire Too Much of a Good Thing?
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