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Appl Health Econ Health Policy June 2020 PMID 32435987

Using Insights from Behavioral Economics to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19.

Moslem Soofi, Farid Najafi, Behzad Karami-Matin

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Peak: 6 in Sep 2020
across 3 sources since May 2020

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The discussions generally focus on how understanding cognitive biases like optimism and status quo bias can inform better public health policies, with phrases such as 'help from behavioral economics' and 'design interventions to prevent COVID-19,' demonstrating a meaningful interest and recognition of the publication's relevance. The tone is analytical and optimistic about the potential for behavioral insights to influence policy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the value of applying behavioral economics to improve public health responses, reflecting a consensus that understanding psychological biases can aid pandemic strategies.

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Posts show high interest, with multiple mentions of cognitive biases and the potential for policy interventions, indicating active engagement with the topic.

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Several discussions include specific references to theories and implications, such as how biases influence health behaviors, demonstrating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the promising role of behavioral insights, they suggest moderate impact, emphasizing potential benefits rather than widespread change.

Abstract in brief

  • The paper discusses how behavioral economics can help improve public health strategies to encourage people to follow COVID-19 preventive measures.
  • It explains various psychological biases like present bias, status quo bias, and optimism bias that cause people to act less responsibly during the pandemic.
  • By understanding these behaviors, policymakers can design better interventions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and promote safer habits.]
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Instituto Mexicano de Economía del Comportamiento
@ecomportamiento · X

¿Quieres saber cómo los sesgos cognitivos afecta la forma en la que nos cuidamos en esta pandemia?

Apr 17, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,717 followers View post →
Alzhacker
@Alzhacker · X

行動経済学でCOVID-19感染を緩和する。 https://t.co/USO8Mxppfe 政策立案者が、人々がCOVID-19に関する予防的行動を守らないことに対して、否定的な感情を持たせようとすると、逆に守らないことと関連する知覚リスクを増加させる可能性があることが過去の研究で示唆されている。

May 23, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 33,056 followers View post →
Tim Wrightson ☮
@ApplHealthEcon · X

And a close 3rd most accessed article, another one on #COVID19 https://t.co/ztMoOWSUlz #BehavioralEconomics

Jan 26, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,494 followers View post →
Dr.K.Prabhakar
@profkprabhakar · X

@pujamehra @arjun_jayadev Excellent discussions and clear thought process. Good question on ideology or lack of it. Book recommendation is excellent Professor. Using Insights from Behavioral Economics to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19f Medical https://t.co/KlkFtm4vy6 may help?

Jun 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,792 followers View post →
ちくりん/行動経済学研究者「ビジネスパーソンのための使える行動経済学」著者
@kaneyoshiupaupa · X

コロナ禍で見られるバイアスとその対応。かなり貴重な整理。 https://t.co/he7pIXtrwg

Sep 20, 2021 · 1 like · 2,429 followers View post →
Revista Contexto (Derecho y Economía)
@revcontexto · X

El #BehavioralEconomics puede ayudar desde la política pública a identificar los sesgos de decisión de los individuos y utilizarlos como puntos de partida para diseñar las intervenciones para prevenir mejor el #COVID19 https://t.co/lP0gZyWEq1 https://t.co/PGZdTzKGlD

Sep 11, 2020 · 1 like · 4 shares · 1,909 followers View post →

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How the Brain's Biases Exacerbate COVID-19 Risks

Our brain is poorly designed with biases and ingrained thought patterns that make pandemics even more catastrophic. Understanding these biases can help improve public health strategies and safety compliance.

SVT Neveu · Oct 1, 2021 200 views
ちくりん/行動経済学研究者「ビジネスパーソンのための使える行動経済学」著者
@kaneyoshiupaupa · X

コロナ禍で見られるバイアスとその対応。かなり貴重な整理。 https://t.co/he7pIXtrwg

Sep 20, 2021 · 1 like · 2,429 followers View post →
Instituto Mexicano de Economía del Comportamiento
@ecomportamiento · X

¿Quieres saber cómo los sesgos cognitivos afecta la forma en la que nos cuidamos en esta pandemia?

Apr 17, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,717 followers View post →
Tim Wrightson ☮
@ApplHealthEcon · X

And a close 3rd most accessed article, another one on #COVID19 https://t.co/ztMoOWSUlz #BehavioralEconomics

Jan 26, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,494 followers View post →
Maria Acciarri
@MariaAcciarri · X

RT @revcontexto: El #BehavioralEconomics puede ayudar desde la política pública a identificar los sesgos de decisión de los individuos y ut…

Sep 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 216 followers View post →
Gonzalo Ramirez Cleves
@iureamicorum · X

RT @revcontexto: El #BehavioralEconomics puede ayudar desde la política pública a identificar los sesgos de decisión de los individuos y ut…

Sep 12, 2020 · 4 shares · 21,249 followers View post →
Juliana
@julasierra · X

RT @revcontexto: El #BehavioralEconomics puede ayudar desde la política pública a identificar los sesgos de decisión de los individuos y ut…

Sep 11, 2020 · 4 shares · 78 followers View post →
Daniel Alejandro Monroy
@DaniAlejandroM · X

RT @revcontexto: El #BehavioralEconomics puede ayudar desde la política pública a identificar los sesgos de decisión de los individuos y ut…

Sep 11, 2020 · 4 shares · 16,198 followers View post →
Revista Contexto (Derecho y Economía)
@revcontexto · X

El #BehavioralEconomics puede ayudar desde la política pública a identificar los sesgos de decisión de los individuos y utilizarlos como puntos de partida para diseñar las intervenciones para prevenir mejor el #COVID19 https://t.co/lP0gZyWEq1 https://t.co/PGZdTzKGlD

Sep 11, 2020 · 1 like · 4 shares · 1,909 followers View post →
Red de Estudios para el Desarrollo
@redesarrollope · X

@nadia_cci @klo_pez (3/3) Keser y van Winden, 2000: https://t.co/5AavysPFms Gachter, 2006: https://t.co/IOmxxUYTtV Rosenblat, Soofi y coautores, 2020: https://t.co/yvHfxIvhvZ

Sep 4, 2020 · 33,577 followers View post →
Puja Mehra
@pujamehra · X

RT @profkprabhakar: @pujamehra @arjun_jayadev Excellent discussions and clear thought process. Good question on ideology or lack of it. Boo…

Jun 26, 2020 · 1 share · 38,770 followers View post →
Dr.K.Prabhakar
@profkprabhakar · X

@pujamehra @arjun_jayadev Excellent discussions and clear thought process. Good question on ideology or lack of it. Book recommendation is excellent Professor. Using Insights from Behavioral Economics to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19f Medical https://t.co/KlkFtm4vy6 may help?

Jun 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,792 followers View post →
aula【大規模PCR検査保護隔離治療支援を最優先に。ゼロコロナ志向で一刻も早く一人でも多く助けて】
@aula531 · X

RT @Alzhacker: 行動経済学でCOVID-19感染を緩和する。 https://t.co/USO8Mxppfe 政策立案者が、人々がCOVID-19に関する予防的行動を守らないことに対して、否定的な感情を持たせようとすると、逆に守らないことと関連する知覚リスクを増加…

May 23, 2020 · 1 share · 1,206 followers View post →
Alzhacker
@Alzhacker · X

行動経済学でCOVID-19感染を緩和する。 https://t.co/USO8Mxppfe 政策立案者が、人々がCOVID-19に関する予防的行動を守らないことに対して、否定的な感情を持たせようとすると、逆に守らないことと関連する知覚リスクを増加させる可能性があることが過去の研究で示唆されている。

May 23, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 33,056 followers View post →
Tim Wrightson ☮
@ApplHealthEcon · X

Using Insights from #BehavioralEconomics to Mitigate the Spread of #COVID19 https://t.co/ztMoOWSUlz

May 21, 2020 · 1,494 followers View post →
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