Behavioral Economics

TBD, 2022

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About the Program

DCID’s Behavioral Economics course will provide participants the opportunity to learn about behavioral economics principles and practice, and how to apply them to real world issues. Participants who complete this course will receive a course certificate from Duke University and the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy.

The course will cover the following topics:

Principles

Cover the foundational behavioral principles that are key to the field, thinking about how the friction-fuel framework can inform program design and implementation.
Learn about concepts that serve as levers and opportunities to improve outcomes, including numerous common behavioral and psychological biases that affect programs.

Applications

Learn how behavioral economics can be applied to behavior change across a variety of sectors and programs.
Review real world examples and case studies of successful uses of behavioral economics to improve important outcomes.

Methods & Tools

Learn how to innovate using and generating evidence.
Learn how to combine Human Centered Design and Behavioral Economics to develop innovative solutions.
Establish the importance of piloting and testing behavioral economics interventions using a range of rigorous evaluation methods to optimize and understand program impact.

Ethics

During the course, we will talk about the complicated ethical questions that behavioral researchers confront in their day-to-day work.

Group Project Component: Throughout the course, students will work with the faculty and their peers to apply their new knowledge and skills in an interactive and engaging group project. The group project will culminate in a joint presentation to the class and faculty.

Tuition

Tuition for this program is $2,500.*

Tuition and fees cover:

Faculty instruction from Duke faculty and expert guest speakers
All course materials and resources
Access to course website for 6-months after course completion

Reach out to our staff to inquire about program tuition discounts for Duke and executive education alumni.

*Participants who pay tuition and secure their seat by June 22 receive an automatic 5% discount.

Who Should Apply?

This training program is ideal for individuals who are aiming to integrate the principles and methods of behavioral economics into their work. Past program participants include the following:

Program and project managers from the public and non-profit sectors
Researchers from think-tanks and academic institutions
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning specialists
Communications, public relations, and donor campaign specialists
Policy advocacy professionals

If you have questions about whether this course is a fit for you feel free to e-mail us at dcidexed@duke.edu.

DATES

Application Deadline: TBD

Tuition Deadline: TBD

Program: TBD

Classes take place from 8am - 9:15am. All times are in ET

LOCATION

All classes will be held virtually using the Zoom video conference platform. Concerns regarding course connectivity should be directed to the DCID ExEd Team at dcidexed@duke.edu.

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About the Faculty

Joseph Sherlock is an Applied Behavioral Researcher at the Lab. He is currently on secondment (temporary assignment) from central government in the UK where he is a Principle Behavioural Insights Specialist with HM Revenue and Customs. He is excited to learn everything he can about the US which includes: trying to learn all 50 states, listening to Hamilton the musical on repeat, cycling everywhere and only ordering American beers he hasn’t had before.

He has previously worked in the Behavioural Insights Team in Public Health, as a Branding Consultant for Clear M&C Saatchi and has co-founded a behavioral and wellbeing science consultancy. Joseph has a First Class Psychology degree from the University of Bath and holds an MSc in Social Policy from The London School of Economics.

"It was a great course which has helped improved my understanding of behavioral economics."

International NGO Manager, 2020 cohort

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