In the face of humanity’s biggest challenges, heroes know that scientific and technological solutions are essential. They also understand the importance of inspiring people to embrace the change. Enter the Behavioural Economics, Society and Technology (BEST) Research Group – an international leader in applied behavioural insights and behavioural economics research that is willing to seek out new frontiers in knowledge.
BEST harnesses and amplifies QUT’s skill in Health, Science, Technology and the Creative Industries and has forged an interdisciplinary research program and impact agenda that contributes to the frontiers of knowledge while improving the health, wealth and happiness of Australians and society globally. We design, develop and evaluate behavioural insight solutions in sectors ranging from education to medical sciences. Our group tackles the diverse and complex issues facing contemporary society head on, and aims to attract significant external engagement, disciplinary and student interest – domestically and internationally.
Through its research programs, spanning behavioural economics, social marketing, social interactions, biomedical innovation, behavioural data governance, and decision making and behaviour in agriculture, our transforms society and the economy. With experts from Business, Health and Creative Industries faculties, BEST is driving change for a better future.
Research Programs and Projects
Behavioural Economics and Public Policy
Behavioural Economics of Co-operation and Social Interaction
Healthcare Innovation and Changing Behaviours
Behavioural Data Governance
Behaviours and Decisions in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Student projects