Behavioral public policy offers a powerful approach to shaping outcomes by understanding how people actually behave, rather than assuming they will always act rationally or in their best interests. By integrating insights from psychology, economics, and social sciences, behavioral public policy can design interventions that nudge individuals toward better choices without restricting their freedom. These interventions often focus on subtle changes like altering how choices are framed or making beneficial options more accessible that can lead to significant improvements in public health, education, and social well-being. It's about recognizing that human behavior is complex and that small shifts in the environment can have a lasting impact. #BehavioralPublicPolicy #NudgingForGood #EffectivePolicy
Behavioral public policy offers a powerful approach to shaping outcomes by understanding how people actually behave, rather than assuming they will always act rationally or in their best interests. By integrating insights from psychology, economics, and social sciences, behavioral public policy can design interventions that nudge individuals toward better choices without restricting their freedom. These interventions often focus on subtle changes like altering how choices are framed or making beneficial options more accessible that can lead to significant improvements in public health, education, and social well-being. It's about recognizing that human behavior is complex and that small shifts in the environment can have a lasting impact. #BehavioralPublicPolicy #NudgingForGood #EffectivePolicy
i can't lie i love this field but this talk is a whole nothing burger