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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Manasee Desai

Saugato Datta

Jennifer Tirado-Villanueva

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

Maheen Shermohammed

Michael Herman Lmsw

Abigail Sellman

Anne Stotler

Patrick Brown

Stephanie Sanchez

Laurie Smolenski

Sarah Welch

Scott Stinson

Andrea Wilk Mizrahi

Faraz Haqqi

Katherine Flaschen

Lalo Motiño

Maddie Kau

Maya F.

Tahan Menon

Wen Wen Teh

Zainab Amjad

Cassie Taylor

Dan Rosica

Kathleen Addison

Nicole Russo

Scott Lensing

Thomas Tasche

Brittini Ward

Ana Dora González-Guerra Núñez

Aurora-Marie B.

Awele Ajufo

Erik Simmons

Grace Roebuck

Jessica Li

Lee-Sien Kao

Lia Weintraub

Lois Naa Aryee

Miranda A.

Nicholas O'Donnell

Sara Flanagan

Vivien Caetano

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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