API-305
This seminar will explore a series of issues at the intersection of behavioral economics and public policy. Potential questions will involve COVID-19; climate change; energy efficiency; health care; and basic rights. There will be discussion of paternalism, misinformation, the limits of freedom of choice, and how to think about "well-being" as well.
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 resume to Brenda Bee (bbee@law.harvard.edu).