Who We Are
The IDB Behavioral Economics Group applies insights from psychology and economics to improve public policies and development outcomes in Latin America and the Caribbean. By understanding how people make decisions, the group designs and tests behavioral interventions—such as "nudges"—that help individuals and institutions make better choices without restricting options.
Working with governments across the region, the group has implemented evidence-based solutions in areas including education, health, gender, tax compliance, and labor markets. Its work helps maximize the impact of public programs, making policies more effective, efficient, and responsive to people's real-world behavior.
What We Do
Capacity
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Building
Field
Experiments
Experiments
Advisory Services
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Dissemination
The IDB Behavioral Economics Group applies behavioral insights to improve people’s lives and strengthen public policies across Latin America and the Caribbean. By understanding how people make everyday decisions, the group designs and tests behavioral approaches that make policies and programs more responsive to people’s needs and experiences.
