Category: Public Policy

Importance of behavioural economics to enhance public policy Behavioural economics is an interdisciplinary field that blends psychology and economics to better understand how people make decisions in the real world. Unlike traditional economic models that assume people always make rational decisions, behavioural economics offers a deeper understanding of human behaviour, acknowledging that people often act… Continue reading How Behavioural Economics Can Improve Public Policy Outcomes | Real-World Applications & Insights

Different philosophers have had varying views on the ethical dimensions of public policy. Utilitarians believe that an ethical policy creates happiness for the majority of people, whereas theological views attach religious or moral values to the idea of what constitutes ethical public policy. The blog will aim to explore the connection between ethics and public… Continue reading Exploring the Ethics of Public Policy: Principles and Practices

The lateral entry system in India’s bureaucracy has been a subject of debate and political friction for decades. Most recently, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies and opposition parties opposed the Central Government’s decision to appoint 35 director/deputy secretary-level and 10 joint secretary-level positions via lateral hiring. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) was urged… Continue reading The Curious Case of Lateral Entry in Indian Bureaucracy

Public Policies are drawing heavily from behavioural sciences and reshaping policy formulation worldwide. To understand how this is happening, we first need to understand what behavioural policy is and what motivates policymakers to adopt it into their policymaking strategy. What is Behavioural Policy The formulation of behavioural policy follows a multi-disciplinary approach, employing disciplines like… Continue reading Designing Effective Behavioural Policies: Insights and Strategies

India is experiencing an unprecedented wave of urbanisation, with urban areas projected to house more than half of India’s population by 2030. This rapid growth presents both immense opportunities and formidable challenges that urban development professionals must confront head-on. The pursuit of careers focused on urban planning and policy solutions offers a unique opportunity to… Continue reading Designing Tomorrow: Careers in Urban Planning and Public Policy

A career in public policy has evolved beyond the conventional confines of government employment. Previously, aspiring policy professionals primarily pursued the traditional route through UPSC or SPSC exams, which was considered the sole pathway to engage in the policy-making process. However, recent years have witnessed transformative shifts in this landscape. The government initiated lateral entries,… Continue reading Government Exclusive or Limitless Potential? Discover Public Policy Careers!

What is Poverty Alleviation? Poverty alleviation involves a series of economic and humanitarian actions aimed at eradicating poverty within a country.  According to the World Bank, “Poverty is a pronounced deprivation in well-being and comprises many dimensions. It includes low incomes and the inability to acquire the basic goods and services necessary for survival with… Continue reading Public Policy for poverty reduction and growth