(2020-11-05) Verçosa Filho, José Roberto de Souza; Maia Filho, Luiz Flávio Arreguy; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2508376486299377
The scarcity of resources, including cognitive, information and self-control, is an object of fundamental study in economic theory, because, without scarcity, there is no need for such a theory. Poverty is one of the problems that involves different types of scarcity and is present both in the daily lives of Brazilians here, as well as in the whole world; it is a problem that has existed for thousands of years and remains without an effective solution. The theoretical framework of behavioral theory can help tackle this problem by helping policy makers to design effective programs and policies to combat poverty, as well as better understanding of behavior and the way people in poverty to make their decisions. In this work, a review of the economic behavioral literature will be made where the concepts and programs that are, in some way, related to the fight against poverty will be rescued and brought together. Showing that the use of behavioral insights in the design of policies that address poverty can result in more efficient programs.
