Behavioural Public Policy in Central and Eastern Europe

This book examines the use of behavioural economics to address policy issues in Central and Eastern Europe. Drawing on case studies from different countries across the region and policy areas – including housing, transportation, and healthcare – the book assesses how insights from behavioural economics have been utilised in the public sector to inform public policy. In doing so, it throws important light on the unique challenges for policy design, implementation and service delivery in Central and Eastern Europe, especially with regard to migration, urbanisation, ageing populations, and regional inequalities. By focusing on an underexplored region, it also extends and challenges existing knowledge on behavioural public policy more generally. At a time when Europe is undergoing significant demographic and social change, this timely book will appeal to scholars and students of public policy, public administration and economics.