Getting wiser about government forms: five tips for better forms
Good forms should be a priority for all agencies committed to service delivery—better forms can drive a virtuous cycle of more efficient services, more trust and better outcomes.
BETA in 2019: In case you missed it!
With the New Year (and new decade) well and truly underway, we thought it timely to reflect on the year that was.
Women in Economics Student Mentoring Program
Economists play a central role in the analysis and decisions affecting the wellbeing of the community. Yet in Australia, and overseas, women are under‑represented in these influential roles. The aim of this mentoring program was to encourage and motivate more women to continue their university studies in economics and be inspired to seek careers as economists. It sought to achieve this objective by providing students with: a role model, a broader perspective on career options in economics, and insights into the practical applications of economics.
Nudge vs Superbugs: a behavioural economics trial to reduce the overprescribing of antibiotics
BETA and the Department of Health ran a trial to test the impact of personalised letters from Australia's Chief Medical Officer to high-prescribing GPs prompting them to consider reducing antibiotic prescribing where appropriate and safe. The most effective letter, with a graph comparing GP's prescribing behaviour to their peers, reduced antibiotic prescription by 12 per cent over six months.