Minority Report: A behavioural field experiment and big data approach to deterring unethical behaviour in public policy

Abstract

We combine a randomized behavioral field experiment with big data and machine learning techniques in a U.S. state unemployment office to reduce unethical behavior. Using machine learning to identify who is likely to commit... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Oliver Hauser (Harvard Business School & Harvard Kennedy School)
  2. Michael Greene (Deloitte)
  3. Katy Decelles (University of Toronto)
  4. Michael Norton (Harvard Business School)
  5. Francesca Gino (Harvard Business School)

Topic Area

Behavioural and experimental public administration

Session

P19.8 » Behavioural and Experimental Public Administration (09:00 - Friday, 13th April, DH - LG.09)

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