Effective use of SMS to encourage timely reporting behaviour using digital channels
BETA joined forces with the Australian Government Department of Human Services to help job seekers report on time to receive their income support payments on time.
Increasing workplace giving
BETA partnered with the Department of Social Services to evaluate the effectiveness of various behaviourally informed approaches on increasing workplace giving.
Energy labels that make cents: Testing the effect of appliance energy rating labels
BETA joined forces with the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy and Appliances Online to see if we could encourage consumers to buy more energy‑efficient appliances—helping them to save money.
Simplifying energy fact sheets to improve consumer understanding
BETA joined forces with the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) to test whether energy fact sheets can improve people’s ability to understand and compare energy plans—and ultimately choose the best one for them.
BETA Podcast: How will artificial intelligence shape our future?
AI is set to revolutionise how we live. But how? And when? BETA spoke with Professor Toby Walsh to find out.
BETA Podcast: When conflict of interest disclosures backfire
Disclosure is supposed to act as a warning so clients can adjust their decision or behaviour accordingly. But is that how disclosures actually work in the real world?
BETA Podcast: Replication crisis
Have you heard about the ‘replication crisis’ facing science? Listen to BETA’s latest podcast to find out more.
BETA Podcast: Interview with Michael Sanders
How can we boost the attendance of people from ethnic minorities and poorer backgrounds in education? Michael Sanders spoke to BETA about his work applying behavioural insights to tackle these issues.
BETA Podcast: Interview with Elizabeth Hardy
How can we improve public services? Canadian expert Elizabeth Hardy urges policymakers to try services for themselves.
BETA Podcast: Interview with Michael Luca
How do online platforms and data shape our decisions? US Academic Michael Luca thinks far more work needs to be done to understand the answer.