The People Lab

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Congrats to our very own @MaxSpohn for winning 3rd place in the Best Student Poster Award at @SJDMOfficial! 🏆 His research shows how partisans misjudge out-group ideological complexity, fueling distrust. Insights offer ways to reduce animosity. Poster: maxspohn.com/IdeologicalCom…

The federal government transfers approximately $1.1 TRILLION dollars every year to state and local governments. But no one is really evaluating whether the programs deploying these funds are functioning, let alone increasing community well-being.

@scientistsorg @ElizabethLinos @annalilharvey @EvanBWhite 🌱For more insights, dive into the full memo: fas.org/publication/po…. 3/3

@scientistsorg @ElizabethLinos @annalilharvey @EvanBWhite 🤝Why focus on these partnerships? They boost governments' ability to conduct rigorous evaluations and implement evidence-based programs. Anchoring reforms in solid evaluation practices helps effectively use federal funds and drives innovation in essential services. 2/3

🚀New action-ready policy memo by @scientistsorg, co-authored by our director @ElizabethLinos, @annalilharvey, @EvanBWhite, Roseanna Ander & Laura Feeney! It highlights the pivotal role of research-practitioner partnerships in supporting state & local gov't innovation. 1/3

@SJDMOfficial @ElizabethLinos @ElizabethLinos presents "Testing the Limits of Behavioral Nudges." She’ll provide empirical evidence on the effectiveness of behavioral interventions in governmental outreach. #SJDM2024 3/3

@SJDMOfficial @ElizabethLinos Learn about the critical role that communication design plays in influencing public behavior in Jessica Lasky-Fink's presentation, "Government Outreach and Resident Decision-Making." #SJDM2024 2/3

🎤 Keeping the conference momentum going, The People Lab is heading to @SJDMOfficial. We're thrilled to have Jessica Lasky-Fink and @ElizabethLinos presenting our research this Saturday. 🧵1/3

@APPAM_DC 4/ Woojin Kim wraps up on Saturday with "Bottlenecks for Evidence Adoption." Delve into the factors that impact incorporating the results of experiments into policy-making. #2024APPAM

@APPAM_DC 3/ Also on Friday, Heidi Wallace explores "Landlords and Housing Voucher Programs." Dive into mixed-methods research that uncovers strategies to reduce barriers for landlord participation in housing assistance. #2024APPAM

🌟The People Lab is on the move! Catch our team at @APPAM_DC, where we'll share insights from our studies on government outreach, housing policies, and evidence adoption. See you there! #2024APPAM 🧵1/4

ICYMI: "Motivation and Purpose in the Public Sector" co-hosted with @HKS_PeopleLab featuring @rambletastic & moderated by @ElizabethLinos! They discuss "Mission Driven Bureaucrats" & how to cultivate a workforce of empowered public servants ▶️ Watch here! youtube.com/watch?v=3he17K…

Forget spreadsheets—today, we crunched the numbers on Sasha cuddles. Stats say 11/10! 🐶📈🐾 #EvidenceBasedPawlicy #RandomizedControlTails #NudgingWithNoses

Excited to see TPL Fellow Woojin Kim's research highlighted by @tylercowen as one of the most interesting job market papers this year! His paper explores political polarization's effects on medical practice. Congrats, Woojin! ⭐️ Read more: marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolu…

Big thanks to @rambletastic for linking rigorous research with practice in "Mission Driven Bureaucrats." The government workforce thrives on empowerment and trust! Learn more about Dan's work here -> danhonig.info

🚀 Experiment enthusiasts wanted! Passionate about RCTs and policy research? We’re hiring a Research Associate to support exciting, fast-paced interventions with government partners. Apply now! peoplelab.hks.harvard.edu/careers/

Excited to have our research, co-authored by @ElizabethLinos, @ProfSanaz, and @NinaRoussille, featured in a new @WashInformer piece by @StacyBrownMedia! Read the full working paper here: ssrn.com/abstract=46275…

How can governments break the status quo and nurture passionate public servants? 📅Find out on 10/28 as @rambletastic discusses "Mission Driven Bureaucrats" with @ElizabethLinos. We are excited to co-host this event with @HarvardBSC! Register here -> bsc.hks.harvard.edu/engage/events/…