The Future of International Aid: A Conversation Between Dean Karlan and Nicholas Kristof
The consequences of dismantling one of the world’s largest aid agencies are being felt the world over. What happens now?
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A Dispatch from Rio: Working to Strengthen Behavioral Science in Latin America at the G20
The Rio de Janeiro behavioral science unit envisions a collaborative network of researchers and policymakers across Latin America, plus a seat for Latin American behavioral scientists on the global stage.
How to Make Voting a Habit? Listen to Your Past Self
Recognizing that civic engagement tends to fizzle over time, we developed the Civic Action Time Capsule, a tool that enables people to capture and share their civic motivation at its peak with their future selves.
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For Decades, a Behavioral Blind Spot Has Plagued Political Development
Attempts to improve governance in the world’s most troubled states have failed because they’ve been based on the rational design of formal institutions rather than the behavioral logic of the individuals that work inside them.
An Extraordinary Story for the U.S. Supreme Court, an Ordinary One for Human Psychology
Even if Justice Clarence Thomas genuinely believes that Harlan Crow’s largess would have no effect on his judicial opinions, our research suggests that he is likely wrong.
How a Sludge-Filled Policy Stoked Uncertainty and Fear for Immigrant Families
In 2019, a harsh immigration policy deterred many immigrants from applying for the public assistance they needed. A revamped rule aims to right that wrong.
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