Course # 31941 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 9:30am-10:50am Term Spring 2025 Course Instructor Kim Wolske Syllabus Syllabus 2/26/25 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 Provost Katherine Baicker Honored with 2025 William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research Wed., May 28, 2025 Where Passion Meets Policy: The Story of Samantha Kent, AM’20 Tue., May 27, 2025 Student Profile: Sophie Lara, MACRM Class of 2027 Tue., May 20, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Thu., May 29, 2025 | 8:30 AM Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., May 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM Masterclass with Navin Kumar Tue., June 03, 2025 | 5:00 PM