The making of public policy, and its analysis, has been strongly informed by microeconomics. While it is important for all analytical work in all public sectors the role of behavioural insights (combining knowledge from economics and psychology) has become critically important for better policy making. The objective of this course is to provide students a grounding in microeconomics and the principles of behavioural economics and insights used in public policy making and analysis. To do this the course will help students to understand and appreciate differences between microeconomics and behavioural insights, apply the behavioural insights framework to questions of public policy, and comprehend how behavioural insights can inform public policy in local and international settings. Evidence will be provided from field and laboratory studies, and the practices of governments in policy fields including environment, education and health.

Continuous Assessment: 100%