BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS OF GAMBLING: INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC FACTORS ON GAMBLING ACTIVITIES

The study analyzes the influence of economic factors on the behavioral economics of gambling. The relationships between income level, economic instability and involvement in gambling are considered. The role of cognitive biases, loss effect and social norms in making gaming decisions is assessed. The socio-economic consequences of gambling are analyzed, including debt risks, impact on the labor market, and regulation of the gambling business. Recommendations are proposed to minimize the negative effects of gambling, taking into account behavioral mechanisms and economic incentives.