The Myth of Civic Engagement During Trump’s Presidency
In many ways the American public is just as disengaged now as it was before Trump’s election.
Government
A Conversation with Bill Congdon, Former Member of the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team
We reflect on Congdon’s time with the Social and Behavioral Sciences Team and ask, “What does the future hold for behavioral science in government?”
Mad at Nate Silver About Election 2016? Why Behavioral Economics Suggests You Shouldn’t Be
The aftermath of Donald Trump’s election has led some to cast aspersions on analysts like Nate Silver, who made predictions about the election’s outcome.
Why Don’t People Take Free Cash?
Two economists are walking down the street. One sees a $20 bill lying on the sidewalk and says, “Look at that $20 bill!” The second economist responds, “Nah, that’s not a $20 bill. If it was, someone would have picked it up already.”
How Can Governments and Businesses Avoid the ‘Big Mistake?’
He talked about how often policymakers, in his opinion, not only missed the power of social norms and influence, they often inadvertently used them in a way that actually backfired.
The Behavioral Insights Team 5 Years On: A Conversation with Owain Service
Today, nearly 200 randomized control trials later and with their findings permeating virtually all areas of public policy, the creation of the BIT and the wedding of behavioral science and public policy might seem like forgone conclusions.