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Is this the peak Jeremy Gretton tweet? Feels about 1000% on brand :)

Excellent article summarizing the evolution of applied behavioural science in Canadian public administration. Kudos to the authors @VinceInSK and Andrea Lawlor. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/octo…

Looking forward to it!

This was a challenging project to design and implement, but we knew how important it was to a significant, emerging consumer protection risk. Wonderful to see it being picked up so widely!

📣 In the last two years BIT has worked on a huge range of issues looking for practical, evidence-based solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. We are proud to present the results of this work in the BIT Review for 2021-2022. 📣

Several online trading platforms use social interactions such as social news feeds, messaging and copy others’ investment decisions. An OSC study discusses how social interactions can increase engagement and addiction when trading. ow.ly/2CLA50LXWyo

As always, Dr. J Robson gets into the detail of how policy actually works (or doesn’t). This is an example of the many hidden “taxes” (burden on time, resources, and attention) that disproportionately impact lower income families. Policy making needs to consider these costs!!

Strong guidance with very solid evidence behind it. Definitely something for public admin folks in Canada to look at too! Dr. J Robson Dr. Lauryn Conway Impact Canada Andrew Abela

ON THE BLOG: 👾 Investment is not a game. 👾 But gamified investing platforms may be harming DIY investors. Our research with OSC News found that reward points increased trading by 39%, though trading more is rarely a good investment strategy. bi.team/blogs/gamified…

This is, without a doubt, one of the most challenging, fascinating projects we have ever worked on. Extremely appreciative of @DaymarkFdn bringing us into their work improving the lives of people living with bipolar disorder.

The Ontario BehInsights Unit is hiring! BEAR UofT Impact Canada @NinaMazar Jiaying Zhao Cass Sunstein Julian House Behavio(u)ral Science Job Listings gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?L…

As someone overseeing a small organization, it can be hard to prioritize strategies and investments to achieve EDI goals. I’m obviously biased, but I think this is a valuable, practical resource for folks like me and for those helping run much, much larger teams as well!

New from Michael Hallsworth in Nature Human Behaviour: A manifesto for applying behavioural science. This is must read for practitioners, academics, funders - basically everyone working in this field. (Full disclosure: Michael is my boss.) nature.com/articles/s4156…

Community-based orgs can benefit from a behavioural insights approach by acknowledging key challenges (e.g., limited time, study populations in the evidence base). Check out our blog and report bi.team/blogs/applying……. Thank you to United Way Halton & Hamilton and co-author Vivien Underdown!!

We are recruiting for a Director to lead our growing work in Latin America and the Caribbean! ✨ This is a senior role, based in Mexico, Peru or Colombia, that will allow you to shape how behavioral science is applied to real-world challenges. Apply here: bi.team/vacancies/dire…