Understanding how people make decisions is of interest not only to economists, but has become a focus for many disciplines that now recognize the growing contribution of behavioral change approaches to policies and programs. In this way, behavioral economics has made its way into global social agendas due to its broad impact, and fortunately, the early childhood agenda is no … [Read more...] about How to Apply Behavioral Economics to Early Childhood? Some Experiences from the Region
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How Nudges can Help Improve Adult-Child Interactions
If you're like many people, “nudging” is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “behavioral economics.” For example, "nudging" can help families eat healthier by making fruits and vegetables the most prominently featured item in the grocery store. Nudges and other types of low-cost tweaks to policy design have had some impressive impacts in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about How Nudges can Help Improve Adult-Child Interactions