Seven routes to experimentation in policymaking: A guide to applied behavioural science methods
Abstract
Behavioural science methods are increasingly used to design and evaluate public policies that better reflect human behaviour and decision making. However, there is a lack of standardization in selecting and labelling these methods, making it difficult for policymakers to choose the appropriate one for a specific policy context. To address this, this working paper proposes guidelines and a visual roadmap, including five key questions to guide the selection of appropriate methods, and seven different experimental or non-experimental methods to choose from. The aim is to provide a simple and practical framework for policymakers to choose the most fit-for-purpose method for their policy context. Show more
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OECD Working Papers on Public GovernanceVolume
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OECD PublishingSubject
Experimentation and policy-making; Experimentation; Qualitative methods; Observational methods; Behavioural economics; Experimental methods; Experimental economics; Behavioural and experimental economics; Field experiments; RCTOrganisational unit
03905 - Brusoni, Stefano / Brusoni, Stefano
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