All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Behavioral Insights in Public Policy
  This track explores the integration of behavioral economics into public policy design. It aims to highlight innovative approaches that leverage behavioral insights to improve policy effectiveness and citizen engagement. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions  |  SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
• Track 02 – Fiscal Policy and Economic Behavior
  This session focuses on the interplay between fiscal policy decisions and individual economic behavior. Researchers are invited to present studies that examine how taxation and public expenditure influence decision-making processes. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 03 – Nudging for Better Governance
  This track investigates the application of nudging techniques in enhancing governance and compliance. It aims to showcase empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks that demonstrate the effectiveness of nudges in public administration. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions  |  SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
• Track 04 – Social Preferences and Economic Policy
  This session delves into the role of social preferences in shaping economic policy outcomes. Contributions are encouraged that analyze how collective values and norms influence public expenditure and welfare programs. Aligned SDGs: SDG 1 – No Poverty  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 05 – Behavioral Finance in Public Economics
  This track examines the intersection of behavioral finance and public economics, focusing on how psychological factors affect financial decision-making in the public sector. Papers addressing the implications of behavioral biases for fiscal policy are particularly welcome. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
• Track 06 – Incentives and Public Policy Design
  This session explores the design of incentives within public policy frameworks. Researchers are invited to discuss how well-structured incentives can drive compliance and improve policy outcomes. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 07 – Welfare Economics and Behavioral Approaches
  This track focuses on the integration of behavioral approaches into welfare economics. It aims to explore how behavioral insights can enhance the understanding of welfare impacts and policy effectiveness. Aligned SDGs: SDG 1 – No Poverty  |  SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 08 – Compliance Mechanisms in Public Policy
  This session investigates the mechanisms that promote compliance with public policies. Contributions that analyze the effectiveness of various compliance strategies and their behavioral implications are encouraged. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions  |  SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
• Track 09 – Taxation and Behavioral Responses
  This track examines how individuals and businesses respond behaviorally to taxation policies. Papers that analyze the effects of tax incentives and disincentives on economic behavior are particularly welcome. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
• Track 10 – Decision-Making Frameworks in Public Economics
  This session focuses on the frameworks that underpin decision-making in public economics. Researchers are invited to present theoretical and empirical studies that enhance our understanding of decision-making processes in policy contexts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions  |  SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
• Track 11 – Innovations in Public Expenditure Management
  This track explores innovative approaches to managing public expenditure in light of behavioral insights. Contributions that highlight best practices and case studies in expenditure management are encouraged. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 1
  No Poverty
• SDG 3
  Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 8
  Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10
  Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11
  Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 16
  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• SDG 17
  Partnerships for the Goals