Incentives Matter

Debiasing the Bureaucrats: Can a MOOC Actually Make Policymakers Think Better?


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This episode explores the fascinating premise of using a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to "debias" policymakers, aiming to make them think more rationally and avoid common cognitive traps. It delves into the high stakes of biases like confirmation bias and anchoring in public policy, explaining how they can lead to detrimental outcomes. Listeners will learn about the design of such a MOOC as a behavioral intervention, focusing on actionable strategies to counteract these biases rather than just raising awareness.
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