This article in The Economist should be addressed by those of us who conduct research in the field and the lab in behavioral & environmental sciences. Except for simulations, I see less than ideal replications of key studies. If anyone can share replications we could respond better to The Economist´s challenge.
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21588069-scientific-research-has-changed-world-now-it-needs-change-itself-how-science-goes-wrong/print