05/02/2014
Govt's 'Nudge Unit' Joins Forces With Nesta
The Behavioural Insights Team, also known as the government's nudge unit, is joining forces with Nesta to create a new company.
The Behavioural Insights Team was set up 2010 to apply knowledge and understanding of behavioural sciences to help people make better choices for themselves and society.
The new joint venture has been created through a partnership between the Cabinet Office, Nesta and the Behavioural Insight Team’s employees. The new venture will eventually join Nesta at its London-based offices.
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The Behavioural Insights Team was set up 2010 to apply knowledge and understanding of behavioural sciences to help people make better choices for themselves and society.
The new joint venture has been created through a partnership between the Cabinet Office, Nesta and the Behavioural Insight Team’s employees. The new venture will eventually join Nesta at its London-based offices.
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