Tag: behavioral economics

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Development Economics and Nudging – 5 Questions to Dr. Robert Lepenies

by Nathan Appleman

Though initially popularised by field experiments on improving health and well-being, nudging has undeniably become a prominent tool across a wide array of policy areas, including development. Hertie visiting professor Robert Lepenies discusses the practical… [Read more]

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Behavioural Insights – the Road to ‘Better’ Policies?

by Caro Reiner

Michael Hallsworth recently visited the Hertie School to talk about the work of the Behavioural Insights Team in London – one of the few organizations worldwide that apply behavioural science research to policy-making. One of… [Read more]