Tag: policy design

The Power and Peril of “Behavioural” in Public Policy

August 20, 2026

Research on behavioral public policy (BPP) has rapidly increased in the past decade, with a notable rise in publications from 891 articles (1980-2018) to 876 in just five years (2019-2024). The analysis reveals BPP’s growing geographical diversity and engagement with contemporary issues. Additionally, BPP plays a critical role in policy legitimacy beyond intervention effectiveness. … More The Power and Peril of “Behavioural” in Public Policy

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(Dis)embodied behavioural design? On embodiment’s effect on autonomy and agency

May 5, 2026

Decision-making is not just above-the-neck cognitive processing. It occurs within a specific, embodied human form who experiences the world in a physical way. This needs to be given due attention when designing and implementing behavioural interventions. … More (Dis)embodied behavioural design? On embodiment’s effect on autonomy and agency