References For Behavioral Economics Public Policy​

Intro

Behavioral Economics bridges the gap between psychology and economics, offering powerful insights into how individuals and organizations make decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and respond to incentives. At IBR, we specialize in applying these insights to solve real-world challenges, from public health and consumer behavior to policy design and organizational performance.

This collection of references showcases foundational and cutting-edge research in Behavioral Economics, highlighting its transformative potential across diverse fields. From theoretical frameworks to real-world applications, these studies demonstrate how Behavioral Economics can drive smarter decisions, improve outcomes, and create meaningful impact.

Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, or simply curious about the science of decision-making, these resources provide valuable insights to inform your work and inspire innovative approaches to complex challenges. Explore how IBR’s expertise in Behavioral Economics can help you unlock new possibilities and achieve your goals.

References

1. 1 Gelino, B. W., Graham, M. E., Strickland, J. C., Glatter, H. W., Hursh, S. R., & Reed, D. D. Using behavioral economics to optimize safer undergraduate late-night transportation. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 2024; 57(1), 117–130. Read more
2. 2 Hursh, S. R. Behavioral economics of drug self-administration and drug abuse policy. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. 1991; 56(2), 377–393. Read more
3. 3 Hursh, S. R., & Roma, P. G. Behavioral economics and empirical public policy. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. 2013; 99(1), 98–124. Read more
4. 4 Hursh, S. R., Strickland, J. C., Schwartz, L. P., & Reed, D. D. Quantifying the impact of public perceptions on vaccine acceptance using behavioral economics. Frontiers in Public Health. 2020; 8, 877. Read more
5. 5 Jarmolowicz, D. P., Reed, D. D., Bruce, A. S., & Bruce, J. M. On the behavioral economics of medication choice: A research story. Behavioural Processes. 2019; 165, 66–77. Read more
6. 6 Jarmolowicz, D. P., Reed, D. D., Bruce, A. S., Lynch, S., Smith, J., & Bruce, J. M. Modeling effects of side-effect probability, side-effect severity, and medication efficacy on patients with multiple sclerosis medication choice. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. 2018; 26(6), 599–607. Read more
7. 7 Jarmolowicz, D. P., Reed, D. D., Francisco, A. J., Bruce, J. M., Lemley, S. M., & Bruce, A. S. Modeling effects of risk and social distance on vaccination choice. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. 2018; 110(1), 39–53. Read more
8. 8 Kaplan, B. A., & Reed, D. D. Happy hour drink specials in the alcohol purchase task. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. 2018; 26(2), 156–167. Read more
9. 9 Reed, D. D., Gelino, B. W., & Strickland, J. C. Behavioral economic demand: How simulated behavioral tasks can inform health policy. Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences. 2022; 9(2), 171–178. Read more
10. 10 Reed, D. D., Strickland, J. C., Gelino, B. W., Hursh, S. R., Jarmolowicz, D. P., Kaplan, B. A., & Amlung, M. Applied behavioral economics and public health policies: Historical precedence and translational promise. Behavioural Processes. 2022; 198, 104640. Read more
11. 11 Roma, P. G., Hursh, S. R., & Hudja, S. Hypothetical purchase task questionnaires for behavioral economic assessments of value and motivation. Managerial and Decision Economics. 2016; 37(4–5), 306–323. Read more
12. 12 Roma, P. G., Reed, D. D., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., & Hursh, S. R. Progress of and prospects for hypothetical purchase task questionnaires in consumer behavior analysis and public policy. Behavior Analyst. 2017; 40(2), 329–342. Read more
13. 13 Strickland, J. C., Reed, D. D., Dayton, L., Johnson, M. W., Latkin, C., Schwartz, L. P., & Hursh, S. R. Behavioral economic methods predict future COVID-19 vaccination. Translational Behavioral Medicine. 2022; 12(10), 1004–1008. Read more
14. 14 Strickland, J. C., Reed, D. D., Hursh, S. R., Schwartz, L. P., Foster, R. N. S., Gelino, B. W., LeComte, R. S., Oda, F. S., Salzer, A. R., Schneider, T. D., Dayton, L., Latkin, C., & Johnson, M. W. Behavioral economic methods to inform infectious disease response: Prevention, testing, and vaccination in the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS ONE. 2022; 17(1 January), e0258828. Read more
15. 15 Zhu, X., Wang, F., Chen, C., & Reed, D. D. Personalized incentives for promoting sustainable travel behaviors. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. 2020; 113, 314–331. Read more