Our Projects | behavioral Economics Group

For nearly a decade now, the IDB has incorporated behavioral insights across its projects, country dialogue, and policy design. Here are some examples of IDB interventions by sector.

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How issue framing shapes trade attitudes
Increasing the use of diagnostic and contact tracing apps
Let's (Not) Get Together! The Role of Social Norms on Social Distancing during COVID-19
Safety and Behavioral Biases: Overconfidence and Gun Preferences.
Encouraging survivors of violence against women to seek help
Nudging Vulnerable Youth into Higher Education with a Gender Approach
When the context backfires: Experimental evidence on Reciprocity
The Interplay between Partisanship, Beliefs about the Severity of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Support for Policy Interventions
Incentives for Civil Servants. The Role of Behavioral Insights
Tempering the Taste for Vengeance: Information about Prisoners and Policy Choices