News & Resources
News
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CALL FOR PAPERS – Understanding and Countering Disinformation and Propaganda
This special issue of Behavioral Science & Policy (BSP) aims to enhance both scholarly understanding of and policy measures to counteract disinformation and propaganda. Disinformation refers to the intentional and strategic dissemination of false information, while propaganda encompasses the dissemination of half-truths, false, or misleading information in the service of persuading the public of a particular viewpoint or (political) agenda. Specifically, the special issue seeks to foster a dialogue on the origins of disinformation and propaganda, people’s susceptibility to them, their spread dynamics, effects on public opinion, and behavioral interventions to counteract them.
It is imperative that submitted papers not only advance a scientifically grounded understanding of issues related to disinformation or propaganda but also offer concrete practical implications for mitigating their effects or addressing their consequences. Interested authors are encouraged to submit their abstracts by December 31, 2024. Full papers will be requested for selected abstracts following the initial review.
Click here to learn more and to submit:
Call for Papers - Disinformation Spotlight
In the News
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Increasing Commuting Via Public Transit
How can we get more people to take public transit rather than drive to work? This article in Slate draws on behavioral science research—some of which was published in BSP — to argue that although commuting habits are deeply entrenched, significant disruptions—such as life changes or external events—can prompt individuals to reassess their travel choices which creates opportunities for interventions that encourage more sustainable options like public transit and biking. Effective change requires both improved infrastructure and behavioral nudges timed to moments of transition.
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The Rise of the Food Desert
Access to healthy foods is a critical piece of a healthy life, however, people living in food deserts lack convenient access to affordable, fresh groceries. Here, The Atlantic covers the emergence of food deserts and describes what can be done, at a policy level, to improve access to healthy food.
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The Danger of “Banking” With a FinTech App
The convenient way users can send and store money in Fintech apps like Venmo, has led to a steady increase in their use as an alternative to traditional banks. However, as covered here by Vox, users may be unknowingly exposing their money to risks due to limited FDIC insurance protections, susceptibility to scams, and poor customer service.
BSPA in the News
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CALL FOR PAPERS – Understanding and Countering Disinformation and Propaganda
This special issue of Behavioral Science & Policy (BSP) aims to enhance both scholarly understanding of and policy measures to counteract disinformation and propaganda. Disinformation refers to the intentional and strategic dissemination of false information, while propaganda encompasses the dissemination of half-truths, false, or misleading information in the service of persuading the public of a particular viewpoint or (political) agenda. Specifically, the special issue seeks to foster a dialogue on the origins of disinformation and propaganda, people’s susceptibility to them, their spread dynamics, effects on public opinion, and behavioral interventions to counteract them.
It is imperative that submitted papers not only advance a scientifically grounded understanding of issues related to disinformation or propaganda but also offer concrete practical implications for mitigating their effects or addressing their consequences. Interested authors are encouraged to submit their abstracts by December 31, 2024. Full papers will be requested for selected abstracts following the initial review.
Click here to learn more and to submit:
Call for Papers - Disinformation Spotlight
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New Issue of BSP – Spotlight on Diversity in the Workplace
Our most recent issue features five new articles that propose new insights into how “business and society can address matters relating to well-being, empowerment and equity.” The last of these is particularly timely: three articles in a Spotlight on Diversity in the Workplace take on questions of how to design effective practices to reduce workplace inequality, how to develop and deliver effective anti-bias training, and how to manage teams in ways that make the most of their diversity.
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Behavioral Science in Action
Within Federal Government
- Australia
- Canada
- Finland
- Germany
- Ireland
- Mexico
- Singapore
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island
- United States of America
Research & Think Tanks
- Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
- Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-Pal)
- MDRC
- World Bank GINI Team
Academic
- Behavioral Insights Group at Harvard University
- Centre for Evidence-based Management
- Duke University Center for Behavioral Science & Policy
- Kahneman-Triesman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy st Princeton University
- University of Chicago, Center for Decision Research
- University of Toronto BEAR
- Wharton People Analytics
Online Databases
Please see below for the current databases that summarize behavioral science findings.
Please see below for the current platforms that are based on behavioral science findings:
- A platform designed to help organizations find the best candidates based on their talents
Don’t see your database or platform? Let us know at [email protected] and we will add it to our list!
Reports Corner
Looking for research to help your organization learn more about behavioral science? Find BSPA’s round-up of the most comprehensive reports highlighting rigorous research below:
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The Value of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences to National Priorities
A Report for the National Science Foundation
additional resources
Recommended Reading
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Inside the Nudge Unit: How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
By David Halpern
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The Last Mile
By Dilip Soman
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Thinking, fast and slow
By Daniel Kahneman
Free Resources
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Grit: The power of passion and perseverance
Angela Lee Duckworth
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The puzzle of motivation
Dan Pink
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When you’re making a deal, what’s going on in your brain?
Colin Camerer
BSP is an international peer-reviewed journal featuring short, accessible articles describing actionable policy applications of behavioral scientific research that serves the public interest. Edited by foremost disciplinary scholars for scientific rigor, and leading policy analysts for relevance and feasibility of implementation, manuscripts that pass this dual-review are professionally edited to ensure accessibility to a broad audience including policy makers, executives, behavioral scientists, and educated lay readers. BSP is an interdisciplinary joint publication of BSPA and the Brookings Institution.
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