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.
Available from September 20, 2023
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