Behavioral Economics, Law and Public Policy

This seminar will explore a series of issues at the intersection of behavioral economics and public policy. Potential questions will involve climate change; energy efficiency; health care; and basic rights. There will be some discussion of paternalism and the implications of neuroscience as well.
Course Notes: Also offered by the Law School as 2589 and the Economics Department as Ec 2050. Please note, this is a jointly offered course hosted by another Harvard school and, accordingly, students must adhere to the academic and attendance policies of that school. Instructor permission is required. Please send a statement of interest and your CV/resume to Brenda Bee (bbee@law.harvard.edu).