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Fees hidden in plain sight

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You've booked the perfect hotel for a dream price, but come checkout, you leave to a nasty surprise. Behavioural economists call it shrouding attributes.

Saving for tomorrow is hard... but what about the days and years after tomorrow

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Been thinking about your retirement savings lately? You’re not alone.

Resolved to BE better in 2019?

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Every year the start of January gives us pause to reflect on what we might like to achieve. They’re normally pretty similar resolutions - things like to drink less alcohol, exercise more, eat healthier etc. New Year’s resolutions are common, but are they rational?

Anchors away! Prices, anchors and auctions

Read more about Anchors away! Prices, anchors and auctions
When you’re shopping for something special or unique, how do you know what a fair price is?

Bid goodbye to rational behaviour: what drives bidding in auctions

Read more about Bid goodbye to rational behaviour: what drives bidding in auctions
Australians love an auction. Every Saturday, thousands of us trawl the neighbourhood, register for a paddle, and vie for a slice of the great Australian dream.

Nudgeathon 2018 ANU: Open Banking and the Consumer Data Right

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Teams competed to find the best behavioural insights ‘nudges’ to help Australians engage as participants in the data economy.

Helping consumers make smarter energy choices

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Are you influenced by energy efficiency star‑rating labels? Do you use energy fact sheets to compare plans and pick the best one for you? How behavioural insights can help consumers make smarter energy choices

Dr Michael Sanders on using BI to improve public policy and services

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Taking a closer look at the work of UK Behavioural Insights Team, Dr Michael Sanders spoke to staff about recent trials in education and the use of machine learning to optimise trials.

Unconscious bias in recruitment

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How we improve the diversity and gender balance of our workplaces.

Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government

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Improving the lives of Australians with evidence-based policy development and program delivery.

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