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Laura Smart
Lead, FCA’s specialist Behavioural Economics and Design Unit
Laura Smart currently leads the FCA’s specialist Behavioural Economics and Design Unit and previously established its applied Behavioural Insights in Practice internal consultancy programme. Research interests include group decision making, improving organisational culture and crime prevention.
Ruled by the heart: why people do good things
It’s nice to be nice, and no more so than on Valentine’s Day. But what if we could nudge people towards acts of compassion all year round?
Magic stones to swill milk: the case for consumer protection
A 19th century milk scandal became a game changer for consumer rights. But even with today’s standards, the spectre of harm remains.
Nudging: a Nobel pursuit?
Last week, behavioural economist, Richard Thaler, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics. FCA behavioural scientist, Laura Smart, assesses his importance to regulation.