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SUBMITTER: Nakamura R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6959397 | biostudies-literature | 2017
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Nakamura Ryota R Suhrcke Marc M Zizzo Daniel John DJ
Theory and decision 20170718 4
We propose a triple test to evaluate the usefulness of behavioral economics models for public health policy. Test 1 is whether the model provides reasonably new insights. Test 2 is on whether these have been properly applied to policy settings. Test 3 is whether they are corroborated by evidence. We exemplify by considering the cases of social interactions models, self-control models and, in relation to health message framing, prospect theory. Out of these sets of models, only a correctly applie ...[more]