The society for research on Welfare and Policy (WAP) gathers researchers in economics and social sciences working on positive and normative approaches to understand well-being, behaviors and the implications for public policies
The society aims to support long-term international and comparative research while promoting evidence-based analyses in support to policy making.
LINKS with Academia
New research program on well-being, behavior and policy evaluation
The program piloted by WAP’s director on well-being, behavior and policy evaluation has been renewed for 4 more years, based at Bordeaux University
Second workshop on Welfare and Policy issues in Latin America:
International researchers in economics and social policy as well as policy makers gather to discuss recent analyses on fiscal and social systems in Latin America; December 18-19, Quito, Ecuador
WAP experts on development & international cooperation
Roundtable interacting representatives from academia and public institutions to foster a practical dialogue and improve policies and practices in the field of international cooperation and development