…these evidence-based practices, seeing where there’s a gap in take-up – either at the individual level or at the community level – and designing interventions to close that gap. What…
Each year, the behavioral science community expands our knowledge about humans and decision-making and builds evidence for how to use behavioral science to improve lives. This rapidly growing community…
…when tax preparers help families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), family members are nearly 30% more likely to complete at least 2 years of college….
…entire space. You have another line of research thinking about ways in which behavioral insights, research from behavioral economics, integrates with how we more generally think about policy making and…
…implementing behaviorally informed design modifications for a large commercial bank in South Asia and proven behavioral research to encourage small value savings through earmarking and separating funding. Our design is…
…found the testimonial videos helpful in positively shifting their perceptions around talking openly about one’s problems. Providers found the referral process easy to implement and that clients were also comfortable…
…and goal-setting. And automated transfers help people stay on track with debt reduction or saving for the future. The combination of convenience, affordability, and functionality that digital financial services offer…
…success. In the meantime, the Lab will be instrumental in helping the winners of this first challenge tailor their products to the communities they are meant to serve. Coming from…
…inspires their exploration into human behavior. Our New York office was pleased to host Mario Macis of Johns Hopkins University today. Mario’s research focuses on incentives, pro-social behavior, morally controversial…
…languages); tailoring messages by using compelling visuals and slogans that resonate with the target community; and delivering information at times when people are most likely to act. Some attendees suggested…
