Course # 31941 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 9:30am-10:50am Term Spring 2025 Course Instructor Kimberly Wolske Syllabus Course Overview 3/14/24 Many policies are aimed at influencing people's behavior. The most well-intentioned policies can fail, however, if they are not designed to be compatible with the way people actually think and make decisions. This course will draw from the fields of cognitive, social, and environmental psychology to (1) examine the ways in which human behavior deviates from the standard rational actor model typically assumed by economics, and (2) provide strategies for improving the design, implementation, and evaluation of public-facing policies. The basic premise of this course is that a foundational understanding of human behavior can lead not only to more effective policies, but enhanced decision-making and well-being. This course was previously titled Psychology for Policy Designers. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2025 Behavioral Science and Public Policy Kimberly Wolske Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-10:50am Syllabus Spring 2025 Behavioral Science and Public Policy Kimberly Wolske Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Alumni Profile: Utsav Gandhi, MPP’20 Fri., September 06, 2024 Set up panel to tackle air pollution in Indo-Gangetic plains: UP to center Mon., September 02, 2024 Opinion To really tackle climate change, here’s what Washington needs to do Sat., August 31, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Mon., September 09, 2024 | 12:00 PM Harris Campus Visit Tue., September 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Building your Harris Application Wed., September 11, 2024 | 12:00 PM
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