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Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy

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Behavioral economics combines information about human behavior and outcomes with more standard methods of economic analysis. Behavioral economics has been applied in various contexts such as individual decision-making, nutrition policy, housing, and health insurance, and addressing addictive disorders. It is increasingly influencing standard economics, as well as commercial and public policy objectives through its many applications. The goal of this consensus study is to examine the history and progress of the field of behavioral economics in order to assess future prospects for research and possible impacts on policy.

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Events

Behavioral Economics: Policy Applications and Practical Guidance for State and Local Initiatives

  • March 22, 2024
  • 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM (EDT)
  • Past

In this one-day meeting, individuals engaged in the development of behavioral interventions at the state and local levels will have the opportunity to hear presentations from members of the authoring...

What is the Future of Behavioral Economics and Public Policy? Takeaways from Behavioral Economics: Policy Impact and Future Directions

  • September 29, 2023
  • 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Behavioral economics, which integrates insights from psychology and economics, has had a growing influence on research and policy. The recently released National Academies’ consensus report Behavioral...

Report Release: Behavioral Economics: Policy Impact and Future Directions

  • April 25, 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Behavioral economics--a way of examining human behavior and decision making that integrates evidence from psychology and related fields with economics analysis--has had a growing influence on research...

Workshop on Behavioral Economics: Exploring Applications and Research Methods

  • July 18 - 19, 2022
  • Workshop
  • Past

The Committee on Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics will be holding a workshop on Behavioral Economics: Exploring Applications and Research Methods on July 18-19, 2022. This workshop...
Meetings

Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy: Committee Meeting 5

  • November 30 - December 1, 2022
  • Closed
  • Past

The Committee on Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy will hold its fifth and final meeting from November 30 through December 1, 2022, and continue deliberations. This consens...

Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy: Committee Meeting 4 - Day 2

  • October 19, 2022
  • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

On October 12 & 19, 2022 the Committee on Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy will hold its fourth meeting and continue its information gathering and deliberations. This cons...

Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy- Committee Meeting 4- Day 1

  • October 12, 2022
  • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

On October 12 & 19, 2022 the Committee on Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy will hold its fourth meeting and continue its information gathering and deliberations. This cons...

Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy: Committee Meeting 3.75 - Report Progress Review

  • September 20, 2022
  • 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee on Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy will have a brief meeting to review the progress of the report on September 20, 2022.

Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy: Committee Meeting 3.5- Report Check-In

  • August 15, 2022
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee convened on August 15th from 3-5 pm to have a brief check-in on the progress of each chapter of the report.
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