The Socionomic Institute

The Socionomic Institute is an organization that studies how social mood—collective feelings and attitudes of the population—affects economic trends and societal behavior. It explores the idea that changes in optimism and pessimism influence financial markets, politics, and culture, often in predictable ways. By analyzing patterns in human emotions, the institute aims to better understand and anticipate shifts in economic cycles and societal developments, offering insights for investors, policymakers, and the public. Essentially, it focuses on the emotional undercurrents that drive large-scale societal and economic changes.