Course # 31941 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 9:30am-10:50am Term Spring 2025 Course Instructor Kim 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 Kim Wolske Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-10:50am Syllabus Spring 2025 Behavioral Science and Public Policy Kim Wolske Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Student Profile: Kadin Kessler, MPP Class of 2026 Thu., December 12, 2024 Alumni Profile: Peter Beniaris, Policy Analytics Credential’24 Tue., December 10, 2024 China Career Pathways Program Helps Students Nab That Post-Degree Job Tue., December 10, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Winter Campus Visit Mon., December 16, 2024 | 10:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB): Mini Class with Benjamin Krause Tue., December 17, 2024 | 7:30 PM UChicago Harris Information Session - Joint Degree Programs Wed., December 18, 2024 | 12:00 PM