Behavioral Economics

Publications Regarding Behavioral Economics

Articles

Op-ed

Meta Agreed to Protect America's Children. Who Will Protect Israel’s?

A settlement with Meta in the US, though imperfect, marks a significant recognition that the design of social media platforms must be regulated to protect children. In Israel, where children have been carrying three years of war on small screens, such protections are critical.

Press Release

MKs Lapid; Gantz; Elkin; Lazimi: IDI’s Eli Hurvitz Conference Continues for its Second Day

Press Release | IDI Eli Hurvitz Conference 2025 | May 28

Press Release

Innovation Meets Regulation: Israeli Tech Founders, Government Officials, and the Future of Civil Service, This Afternoon at IDI’s Eli Hurvitz Conference

Press Release | IDI Eli Hurvitz Conference 2025 | May 27, Afternoon Session

Press Release

President Herzog; BOI Governor; MK Mansour Abbas; PMO’s Prof. Avi Simhon and Other Key Leaders Kick Off the Eli Hurvitz Conference

Press Release | IDI Eli Hurvitz Conference 2025 | May 27, Morning Sessions

Key Findings

Workforce Participation of Haredi Yeshiva Students Under the Exemption Age

This study describes the employment trends among men registered in ultra-Orthodox yeshivas between the ages of 18-25. The findings are based on a reported work, or "legal work," so it is very likely that this is an underestimation of reality. 

Article

A Just Transition to a Low Carbon Economy

Implementing IDI's Israel 2050 program for emissions reduction is not only an urgent necessity, but also highly beneficial in economic terms.