European farmers are key to a sustainable EU. Understanding farmers’ decisions can lead to more effective agricultural policies.
What we do
We support policymaking by providing evidence on human behaviour. Our activities include
- conducting behavioural research
- providing expert assistance to other departments of the European Commission, to embed behavioural evidence into policymaking
- building capacity on behavioural insights
Search our KnowledgeBase
Browse Behavioural insights by topic
What we consume and how we live affects our environment. Insights into human behaviour can help design more effective environmental policies.
Communicating with Europeans is integral to the work of the European Commission. Effective communication can profit from knowledge about the behavioural factors of the target population.
As consumers, we sometimes make decisions too quickly or without integrating all the relevant information. Behavioural insights can help us correct these 'biases'.
Understanding how employers and employees take work-related decisions can help shape better employment policies.
Clean, affordable and secure energy is fundamental to a carbon-free EU. Understanding European’s energy-related decisions can contribute to better EU energy policy.
Behavioural factors other than profit maximisation influence our financial decisions. Understanding these factors can improve market regulation and policies aimed at protecting investors.
Many of our behaviours affect our health, and that of those around us. Understanding this can help shape better health policies.
Browse Behavioural insights tools
The CCBI seminar series features monthly presentations by leaders in their respective research fields.
We offer "behavioural insights applied to policymaking" training courses.