Applying Behavioral Insights to Public Policy

Event: Role of Behavioral Economics to Improve Public Policies and Programs

Applying Behavioral Insights to Public Policy

19 June 2017

Author / Speaker:

Guglielmo Briscese, The Behavioural Insights Team - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Ravi Dutta, The Behavioural Insights Team - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Behavioral economics is a method of economic analysis that applies psychological insights into human behavior to explain economic decision-making. Behavioral economics can provide very cost-effective solutions to improve public policies and programs.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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