Monkeys and Money

Keith shares his intriguing experiments with capuchin monkeys, exploring whether they can be taught to use money and how their behavior compares to humans in economic contexts. By engaging undergraduates to interact with the monkeys through a playful exchange of coins and rewards, he uncovers insights into the origins of human biases and the complex ways we relate to wealth. This fascinating research blurs the lines between human and primate economic behavior, raising questions about the foundations of our own financial decisions.