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2012 Fall Seminar Series: "Short Course in Challenges in Behavioral Economics"

by Bahareh Azarman last modified 2012-11-07 13:58

Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Columbia University School of Social Work, Room 1109


Dr. ShoptawShort Course in Challenges in Behavioral Economics
Steven J. Shoptaw, PhD
David Geffen School of Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles


This lecture presents the theoretical principles and evidence supporting the use of behavioral economics with specific application to substance abuse treatment and reduction of HIV transmission behaviors. Attention will be focused on ways implementation of behavioral economics programs can be manipulated to produce optimal behavior change.


Date: Monday, November 19, 2012
Time: 12-1 pm
Location: Columbia University School of Social Work, Room 1109