Big Data: Basics and Dilemmas of Big Data Use in Policy-making

Big Data has brought about a rather dramatic change in a number of areas related to governance. The idea that an ever-growing amount of data can impact the relationship between citizens and state services which has been present in both academic discourses and practical applications raises...

How can findings from psychology and behavioral economics improve research and implementation of public policies?

“A lot of our policy models are traditionally based on a rather naïve understanding of what drives behavior. But if you have a more intelligent, nuanced account of how people make decisions, you can design policy that is effective, less costly, and makes life easier for most citizens.” - David...

Transparent research and accessible data: A trend to pay attention to

New trends in research and data transparency are evidence of the way that technology has influenced the academic world. Namely, the latest topic on the minds of social scientists has been the so-called DA-RT initiative – short for Data Access and Research Transparency. DA-RT is an attempt to...

What is PolicyHub?

The PolicyHub web portal is an expression of our belief that research plays a crucial role in the creation and implementation of public policies which act in the interest of citizens. As such, research directly contributes to the development of a better, knowledge-based society. Starting from this...