Dean Karlan
Keynote Speaker: Economics Professor, Poverty Alleviation Expert, Nonprofit Founder
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Dean Karlan Biography
Dean Karlan is now the Frederic Esser Nemmers Distinguished Professor of Economics and Finance at Northwestern University and co-director of the Global Poverty Research Lab. Previously a professor of economics at Yale University, he remains the founder and president of Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to designing and evaluating programs that aim to alleviate global poverty. Under his leadership, IPA has expanded its reach with projects in over 40 countries.
Karlan's research primarily focuses on development and behavioral economics. He has contributed significantly to the field with pioneering research across various continents, influencing practical applications of microfinance to support impoverished communities. Alongside his academic pursuits, Karlan co-founded stickK.com and ImpactMatters. StickK.com is an innovative platform encouraging individuals to achieve personal goals through behavioral economic principles, while ImpactMatters guides donors with impact-based ratings of nonprofit organizations.
As an author, Karlan has co-authored several influential books, including "More Than Good Intentions: How a New Economics is Helping to Solve Global Poverty" and "The Goldilocks Challenge." These works blend rigorous academic research with real-world applications, offering accessible insights into improving the conditions of the world's poor. His work is not only academic in nature but also deeply integrated with real economic and policy issues faced by developing regions. His keynotes are often illuminating, detailing how economic strategies can significantly elevate the well-being of impoverished populations and what actionable steps audiences can take to contribute to these efforts.
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Dean Karlan Speaking Topics
Behavioral economics recognizes that people do not always do the things they say they want to do – and then later regret it. Commitment contracts are a way to make vices more expensive and virtues cheaper by binding your future self – much like Odysseus did to resist the temptation of the sirens on his famous journey.
Keynote speaker Dean Karlan created stickK.com in 2008, a website that allows individuals to write a contract in which they (a) set a goal, (b) put up (optional) cash stakes and say where the money will go (anti-charities are popular), (c) name a referee, and (d) name supporters who are informed if they succeed or fail. In this talk, he explains how principles from stickK.com and can be used to help nonprofits fundraise and corporations improve employee wellness, through positive incentive programs for everything from completing health appraisals to losing weight to maintaining a work/family balance.
There is huge debate in America on how to help consumers make better decisions, avoid foreclosure, and not be overindebted. This debate is for the poor, who find themselves using expensive payday loans and check cashers, as well as the middle class who just can't seem to get out of credit card debt. For corporate America, the question remains: how to balance offering "good" products to consumers while also helping consumers do better for themselves.
In this speech, keynote speaker Dean Karlan explains how behavioral economics can be used to solve this question. Behavioral economics can make us better, but it requires careful attention to the way we design products and the way we market them. Karlan describes how to think like consumers, for consumers, to help create loyal and financially healthy consumers.
When it comes to global poverty, people are passionate and polarized. At one extreme: We just need to invest more resources. At the other: We've thrown billions down a sinkhole over the last 50 years and accomplished almost nothing.
In this speech based on his book of the same name, Dean Karlan presents a new approach that blazes an optimistic and realistic trail between these two extremes. Through careful integration of ideas from both behavioral and traditional economics, and rigorous evaluation and data collection, Karlan presents evidence from around the world on how to tackle poverty, explaining that sometimes the most popular ideas aren't the best. Karlan will explore evidence from microfinance, health, insurance, and agriculture, and will work to help see that, while good intentions are great, we need more than good intentions to do the best that we can in the fight against poverty.
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What topics does Dean Karlan speak about?
Dean Karlan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Ethics & Integrity, Economy, Social Activism, Health, College, Political, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Government, Inspirational, World Affairs, Innovation, Business, Literary, Finance and Technology.
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Dean Karlan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Ethics & Integrity and Economy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dean Karlan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dean Karlan can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Stiglitz, Ralph Nader and John Wood. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dean Karlan for an upcoming event.
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Using Behavioral Economics to Help People Lead the Lives They Want to Lead
Behavioral economics recognizes that people do not always do the things they say they want to do – and then later regret it. Commitment contracts are a way to make vices more expensive and virtues cheaper by binding your future self – much like Odysseus did to resist the temptation of the sirens on his famous journey.
Keynote speaker Dean Karlan created stickK.com in 2008, a website that allows individuals to write a contract in which they (a) set a goal, (b) put up (optional) cash stakes and say where the money will go (anti-charities are popular), (c) name a referee, and (d) name supporters who are informed if they succeed or fail. In this talk, he explains how principles from stickK.com and can be used to help nonprofits fundraise and corporations improve employee wellness, through positive incentive programs for everything from completing health appraisals to losing weight to maintaining a work/family balance.
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Behavioral Economics & Consumer Behavior: How to Optimize Products, Services & Customer Satisfaction
There is huge debate in America on how to help consumers make better decisions, avoid foreclosure, and not be overindebted. This debate is for the poor, who find themselves using expensive payday loans and check cashers, as well as the middle class who just can't seem to get out of credit card debt. For corporate America, the question remains: how to balance offering "good" products to consumers while also helping consumers do better for themselves.
In this speech, keynote speaker Dean Karlan explains how behavioral economics can be used to solve this question. Behavioral economics can make us better, but it requires careful attention to the way we design products and the way we market them. Karlan describes how to think like consumers, for consumers, to help create loyal and financially healthy consumers.
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More Than Good Intentions: How a New Economics Is Helping to Solve Global Poverty
When it comes to global poverty, people are passionate and polarized. At one extreme: We just need to invest more resources. At the other: We've thrown billions down a sinkhole over the last 50 years and accomplished almost nothing.
In this speech based on his book of the same name, Dean Karlan presents a new approach that blazes an optimistic and realistic trail between these two extremes. Through careful integration of ideas from both behavioral and traditional economics, and rigorous evaluation and data collection, Karlan presents evidence from around the world on how to tackle poverty, explaining that sometimes the most popular ideas aren't the best. Karlan will explore evidence from microfinance, health, insurance, and agriculture, and will work to help see that, while good intentions are great, we need more than good intentions to do the best that we can in the fight against poverty.
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How do I book Dean Karlan to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Dean Karlan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dean Karlan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dean Karlan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dean Karlan speak about?
Dean Karlan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Ethics & Integrity, Economy, Social Activism, Health, College, Political, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Government, Inspirational, World Affairs, Innovation, Business, Literary, Finance and Technology. -
Who is the agent for Dean Karlan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dean Karlan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dean Karlan for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dean Karlan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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