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Insights from behavioral economics on current policy issues

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  • Ashima Goyal

    (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research)

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The paper examines behavioral constraints in policy-making and in achieving coordination across policies. First it applies psychological concepts to understand policy inadequacies, and next examines how general reforms or better coordination can be achieved using psychological trigger strategies.

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  • Ashima Goyal, 2018. "Insights from behavioral economics on current policy issues," Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai Working Papers 2018-022, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, India.
    • Handle: RePEc:ind:igiwpp:2018-022
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    Keywords

    Indian policy; Behavioural constraints; Psychological trigger strategies;
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    JEL classification:

    • D78 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Positive Analysis of Policy Formulation and Implementation
    • E63 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Comparative or Joint Analysis of Fiscal and Monetary Policy; Stabilization; Treasury Policy
    • D73 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Bureaucracy; Administrative Processes in Public Organizations; Corruption

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