IIM Kozhikode

📢 Call for Papers | Behavioural Insights for Policy (BiP) India Workshop 2026

IIM Kozhikode in collaboration with King's College London, is pleased to invite submissions and participation for the Behavioural Insights for Policy (BiP) India Workshop, to be held on 25–26 July 2026 at the IIM Kozhikode campus.

The workshop aims to bring together researchers, academicians, policymakers, practitioners, and PhD scholars working at the intersection of behavioural science and public policy. It will serve as a platform to discuss emerging research, innovative applications, and policy interventions informed by behavioural insights.

📄 Call for Research Submissions

We invite submissions from PhD scholars, postdoctoral researchers, faculty members, and academic staff. Papers may cover behavioural economics, behavioural public policy, and applications of behavioural insights to real-world policy challenges. Both theoretical and empirical contributions are welcome.

Participants are also welcome to attend through registration, even without a paper submission.

📌 Important Dates

• Registration/Paper Submission Ends: 25 June 2026

• Decision of Acceptance: 30 June 2026

• Registration Opens: 01 July 2026

• Registration Closes: 10 July 2026

For submission guidelines, registration details, accommodation information, and updates, please visit the workshop website: https://iimk.ac.in/apps/BiPIndia26/

Research Spotlight | IIM Kozhikode

Congratulations to Prof. Sthanu Nair (Economics) on his co-authored publication in the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics (ABDC ‘A’).

The study, “Impact of Text Messages on Farmers' Adoption of Agriculture App and Its Effect on Farm Level Outcomes,” explores how simple behavioural nudges can drive meaningful change in agriculture.

Using a randomised controlled trial (RCT) the research examines the impact of periodic SMS reminders encouraging the use of a mobile-based agriculture applications (MPA).

Key insights:

-Text message nudges significantly boosted adoption, reflected in higher app installations and login activity

-However, they did not increase the total time spent on the app

-Using an instrumental variable approach, the study finds that greater engagement with the app led to better farm outcomes:

These findings highlight how low-cost behavioural interventions, such as SMS reminders, can accelerate the adoption and effective use of digital tools—ultimately improving market access and input efficiency for farmers.

The research offers valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners working at the intersection of behavioural science, technology, and agricultural development.

Read in detail: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214804326000650?via%3Dihub