BI in Brief

Behavioural insights inform public institutions by combining knowledge and research methods from behavioural science fields such as psychology, economics, sociology, and neuroscience. Insights gained into how people actually behave can help inform public policy levers, ...

Despite the growing popularity of behavioural sciences in policymaking, little attention has been paid outside of the academic world to their ethical implications. While outcomes are important, so too are the means used to achieve ...

Narrative is a powerful tool to influence judgment and decision-making and can help influence behaviour in areas such as conflict, the environment, and the economy.

Policy Horizons Canada is interested in drawing on behavioural sciences to identify the often hidden individual and group behaviours that limit the effectiveness of organizations.