ideas42 is a design and research lab that uses behavioral economics to address complex social problems. ideas42 was established in 2008 by Sendhil Mullainathan of Harvard University, Antoinette Schoar of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Simeon Djankov, then of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, EldarShafir of Princeton University, Jeffrey Kling of the Brookings Institution, and Michael Kremer of Harvard University.At ideas42 we look at everything – including our own internal processes — through a behavioral lens. We approach our work with a spirit of generosity, but we retain a sense of playfulness that helps to drive our creativity. As individuals, we are tenacious and rigorous, and take shared responsibility for the organization’s success. Perhaps most importantly, we do good, striving every day to improve the lives of people all over the world.

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Joshua Wright

Vivien Caetano

Scott Lensing

Zainab Amjad

Wen Wen Teh

Tahan Menon

Sara Flanagan

Nicholas O'Donnell

Najaina Tovohasimbavaka

Miranda A.

Michael Herman Lmsw

Meghan Ingerick

Maya F.

Msppm Marisa Nowicki

Maddie Kau

Lois Naa Aryee

Lia Weintraub

Lee-Sien Kao

Lalo Motiño

Katherine Flaschen

Faraz Haqqi

Erik Simmons

Awele Ajufo

Aurora-Marie B.

Maheen Shermohammed

Jessica Li

Grace Roebuck

Andrea Wilk Mizrahi

Ana Dora González-Guerra Núñez

Thomas Tasche

Nicole Russo

Kathleen Addison

Dan Rosica

Cassie Taylor

Abigail Sellman

Patrick Brown

Brittini Ward

Stephanie Sanchez

Jennifer Tirado-Villanueva

Manasee Desai

Scott Stinson

Ricardo D. Lagrange Ph.d., M.p.h.

Saugato Datta

Sarah Welch

Laurie Smolenski

The Behavioral Design team at ideas42 leverages principles from behavioral economics to develop innovative solutions for social challenges. This team employs rigorous research methods and creative design thinking to craft interventions that enhance decision-making and improve outcomes in various domains, such as financial health and economic justice. By continuously iterating and testing their designs, they aim to enact meaningful, scalable change that positively impacts global communities.

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