From insights to implementation – a study on the adoption of behavioural insights in Dutch policy
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2024-07-09
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There is a world-wide growth of institutions that focus on applying behavioural economics to policy. After the example of DellaVigna et al. (2022), this study examines the adoption of behavioural insights, but with the scope on Dutch policies. The study consists of two legs, one of quantitative nature to determine the degree of adoption and one of qualitative nature, to disclose the underlying mechanisms. Using the projects published by Behavioural Insights Network Netherlands (BIN NL), it is determined that in approximately 50% of the cases, findings of behavioural research are used in varying extents in policy initiatives. If an intervention is proposed by an individual with a policy-related background, it is more likely to get adopted compared to when it is proposed by a behavioural advisor. Organizational factors, the political context of policy development and scalability issues form (among others) barriers for implementing behavioural insights. It is found that turnover in the workplace complicates the ability to hold on to interventions, whereas commitment within the organization facilitates adoption of behavioural insights in policy.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen