Behavioural Insights and Public Policy

-Behavioural insights-, or insights derived from the behavioural and social sciences, including decision making, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, organisational and group behaviour, are being applied by governments with the aim of making public policies work better. As their use has become more widespread, however, questions are being raised about their effectiveness as well as their philosophical underpinnings. This report discusses the use and reach of behavioural insights, drawing on a comprehensive collection of over 100 applications across the world and policy sectors, including consumer protection, education, energy, environment, finance, health and safety, labour market policies, public service delivery, taxes and telecommunications. It suggests ways to ensure that this experimental approach can be successfully and sustainably used as a public policy tool.

-Intelegeri comportamentale-, sau idei derivate din stiintele comportamentale si sociale, inclusiv luarea deciziilor, psihologie, stiinte cognitive, neurostiinte, comportament organizational si de grup, sunt aplicate de guverne cu scopul de a face politicile publice sa functioneze mai bine. Pe masura ce utilizarea lor a devenit mai raspandita, totusi, se ridica intrebari cu privire la eficacitatea lor, precum si la baza lor filosofica.