Overview
Behavioral insights in public policy leverage our understanding of human behavior to create more effective policies. By recognizing how people think and make decisions, policymakers can design interventions that encourage positive behaviors without limiting choices. This approach, known as nudging, ...
Key Terms
Example: Placing healthy foods at eye level in a cafeteria.
Example: Confirmation bias, where people favor information that confirms their existing beliefs.
Example: Studying how emotions affect spending habits.
Example: Analyzing the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program.
Example: Using survey results to improve public services.
Example: Organizing options in a way that encourages healthier choices.
Related Topics
Public Choice Theory
Explores how public decisions are made and the role of self-interest in policy.
intermediateSocial Psychology
Studies how individuals influence and are influenced by others in social contexts.
intermediateBehavioral Finance
Examines how psychological influences affect financial behaviors and markets.
advancedKey Concepts
NudgingCognitive BiasesDecision MakingPolicy Design