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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Increasing cervical cancer screening with a digital tool and reminders
Changing COVID-19 Vaccination Attitudes in Mexico with an Online Behavioral Intervention
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