The Behavioral Economics Design Initiative (BEDI) aims to advance the science and practice of economic design through research and institutional collaboration. Using economic and behavioral insights we work to develop procedures and processes that transform the world for the better. We concentrate our efforts on five key areas:
Advancement of Women identifies systemic gender differences in behavior, and points to mechanisms that can be put in place to secure that the best qualified candidates are those promoted.
Development uses insights on human behavior to help alleviate poverty and promote growth and good governance in emerging economies.
Health Economics explores the intricacies of individual decision-making processes with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes.
Labor Markets approaches core topics in labor economics such as workplace incentive schemes, contracts, and job search from a behavioral economics angle.
Market Design leverages behavioral insights to better understand and structure markets to attain preferred outcomes.