The fields of behavioral economics and behavioral public policy have developed at a remarkable pace over the last few decades, producing a wide range of policy tools such as nudges, boosts, budges, or sin taxes. These interventions have been examined empirically for their ability to effect behavior change. However, there has often been less systematic reflection on their methodological underpinnings and normative justifications. In addition, while much of the focus has been on bounded rational consumer behavior, the behavioral dimension of political actors in the form of knowledge constraints, incentive problems, and complex decision-making environments has received comparatively little attention.​

 

This workshop seeks to create space for a critical reassessment of the foundations, challenges, and future directions of behavioral economics and behavioral public policy. We particularly welcome submissions that address the relevance of cultural differences, both for the interpretation of experimental findings and the evaluation of behavioral interventions. We also encourage contributions that explore the political economy of behavioral public policy and the interplay between theoretical frameworks and practical interventions.

 

We invite scholars from economics, psychology, philosophy, political science, and related fields to submit proposals. Contributions may be theoretical, empirical, or interdisciplinary in nature.

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IBPPA membership is required for presenting at and attending this workshop.

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