Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making Division

Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making Division at the Institute for Innovation and Social Economics, University of Tehran

The Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making Division at the Institute for Innovation and Social Economics, University of Tehran, serves as a critical component of the Institute, focusing on the study of economic behavior and decision-making processes. This division is dedicated to analyzing and understanding behavioral patterns and their impacts on economic decisions, utilizing concepts and methods from behavioral economics to gain a deeper insight into how psychological and social factors influence economic and financial decisions.

Objectives and Activities:

  • Economic Behavior Analysis: Examining and analyzing economic behaviors of individuals and groups, identifying factors affecting economic decisions, including psychological, social, and cultural influences.
  • Decision-Making Processes Study: Analyzing decision-making processes under conditions of uncertainty and risk, and investigating how various factors impact economic choices.
  • Research on Preferences and Judgment: Investigating economic preferences and judgments of individuals and groups, and studying how these change under different conditions.
  • Modeling and Data Analysis: Employing behavioral economics models to analyze economic data and forecast economic behaviors and financial decision-making.
  • Design and Evaluation of Behavioral Policies: Designing and evaluating economic policies based on behavioral economics principles and assessing their impacts on behavior and economic decisions.
  • Education and Empowerment: Organizing courses and workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills of researchers and enthusiasts in the field of behavioral economics and decision-making.
  • Publication and Dissemination: Publishing scientific articles, reports, and analyses related to behavioral economics and decision-making in reputable journals and presenting them at specialized conferences and seminars.
  • Collaboration with Various Entities: Collaborating with organizations, government bodies, and the private sector to conduct research projects and provide specialized consulting in the field of economic behavior and decision-making.

Utilizing scientific methods and rigorous analysis, the Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making Division aims to provide comprehensive and practical insights into how economic behaviors influence financial and economic decisions. This division plays a crucial role in improving policymaking and enhancing the quality of economic decisions through a deeper understanding of decision-making processes.