This opinion reads more like a news analysis, and for the better. It looks at how past tax rebates have worked (and not just in the United States) and where they haven't, using the theories of some prominent economists to help explain why. The author argues that because Obama's plan is piecemeal it will help people in weather the recession, even if it doesn't boost the economy altogether.

Excellent column about the psychology of tax rebates by 'Wisdom of the Crowds' author James Surowiecki, a staff writer at The New Yorker. The author addresses recent criticisms that Obama's proposed stimulus package might have negligible effect, because more people are likely to save the rebate than spend it.

a clear description of sociological reasons why the framing of the tax refund/rebate of the obama plan may work well right now to stimulate the economy. discusses past attempts, similar and different and their outcomes. i with more had been included on the studies/persons who have formulated the ideas on which he bases this

An authoratative piece on the theorys and work of "Mr. Nudge". A clearly presented look at the Libertarian Thaler's genius. Good analysis, content and examination of spending habits..

while this is a well written and researched article, the premise is all wrong. Poor people, which i am one, spend their money on a first come, first go method. If I have an unusually high light bill because of a hard winter, it goes there. On the last rebate, if people don't remember. gas was 4.00$ a gallon. That end itself took most of the rebate, along with shopping with coupons at the local grocery store. Food still hasn't come down, even with the lower transportation costs. You can't formulate who will spend what on what because everyone has a different story.Believe me, poor people want a big rebate where they can at least put a down payment on a used car.