Nudge theory in action : behavioral design in policy and markets / Sherzod Abdukadirov, Editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Abdukadirov, Sherzod, editor.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Series:

Palgrave advances in behavioral economics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics--Psychological aspects.

Economics.

Welfare economics.

Population.

Physical Description:

xix, 351 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

[Cham], Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2016]

Summary:

"This collection challenges the popular but abstract concept of nudging, demonstrating the real-world application of behavioral economics in policy-making and technology. Groundbreaking and practical, it considers the existing political incentives and regulatory institutions that shape the environment in which behavioral policy-making occurs, as well as alternatives to government nudges already provided by the market. The contributions discuss the use of regulations and technology to help consumers overcome their behavioral biases and make better choices, considering the ethical questions of government and market nudges and the uncertainty inherent in designing effective nudges. Four case studies -- on weight loss, energy efficiency, consumer finance, and health care -- put the discussion of the efficiency of nudges into concrete, recognizable terms. A must-read for researchers studying the public policy applications of behavioral economics, this book will also appeal to practicing lawmakers and regulators."--Cover.

Contents:

Introduction: Regulation versus technology as tools of behavior change / Sherzod Abdukadirov

Overview of behavioral economics and policy / Mark D. White

The four pillars of behavioral paternalism / Mario J. Rizzo

Failing better : what we learn by confronting risk and uncertainty / Adam Thierer

Behavioral nudges and consumer technology / Steve Wendel

Private-sector nudging : the good, the bad, and the uncertain / Jodi N. Beggs

Who should nudge? / Sherzod Abdukadirov

Weight-loss nudges : market test or government guess? / Michael Marlow

Nudging in an evolving marketplace : how markets improve their own choice architecture / Adam C. Smith and Todd J. Zywicki

One standard to rule them all : the disparate impact of energy efficiency regulations / Sofie E. Miller and Brian F. Mannix

Nudges in healthcare / Robert Graboyes and Jessica Carges

Conclusion: Behavioral economics and policy interventions / Richard Williams.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9783319313184

3319313185

OCLC:

939532248