Behavioral Economics Consulting
Strategic Consulting for Informed Decisions


Driving Policy and Research with Proven Expertise
Team Credentials & Services
Experience & Impact
Our Expertise
- Research Consultation
- Policy Development
- Teaching and Instructional Support
Our Core Consulting Specialties
Explore the depth of IBR’s consulting expertise across research, policy development, and education. Each tab below details our specialized services.
Hypothetical Purchase Task (HPT) Questionnaires
We specialize in developing and validating HPTs, providing scalable and cost-effective methods to gather empirical data on consumer motivation and decision-making. (Reed, Gelino, et al., 2022; Roma et al., 2016, 2017)
Demand Curve Analysis
Our expertise in modeling demand curves helps quantify the elasticity of demand for various commodities, informing policy interventions and market strategies, or contributing to grant proposals or funded projects. (Gilroy et al., 2021; Hursh & Silberberg, 2008)
Public Health Policy
Our research has significantly influenced policies related to tobacco control, drug pricing, and public transportation.
We use behavioral economic principles to predict the impact of policy changes and support data-driven decision-making. (Hursh, 1991; Hursh & Roma, 2013; Reed, Strickland, et al., 2022)
Crisis Response
Education
We offer instructional services to help you integrate behavioral economics into your curriculum or training programs.
Our team can design and deliver customized workshops, seminars, and courses to meet your educational objectives.
Training on Methods
We provide in-depth training on various behavioral economic methodologies, ensuring that your team is equipped with the knowledge and skills to conduct robust and reliable research, with proper data analytic plans.
Specific trainings can be provided on using products such as Excel or GraphPad Prism for data analyses (i.e., operant demand or discounting).
Distinct Advantages of Our Expertise
Proven Track Record
Our team has published extensively on the application of behavioral economics to inform public policy, earning recognition for our innovative approaches and impactful research. We have a deep understanding of how to apply these principles to solve real-world problems.
Customized Solutions
We recognize that each client has unique needs. Our consulting services are tailored to provide specific, actionable solutions that align with your objectives, whether seeking to enhance research methods, develop effective policies, or enrich educational programs.
Rapid and Effective Responses
In today’s fast-paced environment, timely and informed decisions are crucial. Our methodologies are designed to generate rapid, reliable data that can inform immediate policy or treatment decisions, ensuring you stay ahead in addressing emerging challenges.
Collaborative Approach
We value collaboration and work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and goals. Our consultative process is interactive and client-focused, ensuring that you receive the highest level of support and expertise.
Historically, we have successfully collaborated with myriad fields and disciplines, including: medicine, engineering, performance management, education, special education, behavioral medicine, and commercial industries.
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Behavioral Economics Consulting
- Gilroy, S. P., Kaplan, B. A., Schwartz, L. P., Reed, D. D., & Hursh, S. R. (2021). A zero-bounded model of operant demand. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 115(3), 729–746. Read more
- Hursh, S. R. (1991). Behavioral economics of drug self-administration and drug abuse policy. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 56(2), 377–393. Read more
- Hursh, S. R., & Roma, P. G. (2013). Behavioral economics and empirical public policy. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 99(1), 98–124. Read more
- Hursh, S. R., & Silberberg, A. (2008). Economic demand and essential value. Psychological Review, 115(1), 186–198. Read more
- Hursh, S. R., Strickland, J. C., Schwartz, L. P., & Reed, D. D. (2020). Quantifying the impact of public perceptions on vaccine acceptance using behavioral economics. Frontiers in Public Health, 8, 877. Read more
- Reed, D. D., Gelino, B. W., & Strickland, J. C. (2022). Behavioral economic demand: How simulated behavioral tasks can inform health policy. Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 9(2), 171–178. Read more
- Reed, D. D., Strickland, J. C., Gelino, B. W., Hursh, S. R., Jarmolowicz, D. P., Kaplan, B. A., & Amlung, M. (2022). Applied behavioral economics and public health policies: Historical precedence and translational promise. Behavioural Processes, 198, 104640. Read more
- Roma, P. G., Hursh, S. R., & Hudja, S. (2016). Hypothetical purchase task questionnaires for behavioral economic assessments of value and motivation. Managerial and Decision Economics, 37(4–5), 306–323. Read more
- Roma, P. G., Reed, D. D., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., & Hursh, S. R. (2017). Progress of and prospects for hypothetical purchase task questionnaires in consumer behavior analysis and public policy. Behavior Analyst, 40(2), 329–342. Read more
- Strickland, J. C., Reed, D. D., Dayton, L., Johnson, M. W., Latkin, C., Schwartz, L. P., & Hursh, S. R. (2022). Behavioral economic methods predict future COVID-19 vaccination. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 12(10), 1004–1008. Read more