Behavioral economics and healthy behaviors : key concepts and current research / edited by Yaniv Hanoch, Andrew J. Barnes, and Thomas Rice.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hanoch, Yaniv, editor.

Barnes, Andrew J., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics--Psychological aspects.

Economics.

Medical economics.

Physical Description:

xii, 236 pages ; 25 cm

Other Title:

Behavioural economics and healthy behaviours

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, 2017.

Summary:

The field of behavioural economics can tell us a great deal about cognitive bias and unconscious decision-making, challenging the orthodox economic model whereby consumers make rational and informed choices. But it is in the arena of health that it perhaps offers individuals and governments the most value. In this important new book, the most pernicious health issues we face today are examined through a behavioral economic lens. It provides an essential and timely overview of how this growing field of study can reframe and offer solutions to some of the biggest health issues of our age. The book opens with an overview of the core theoretical concepts, after which each chapter assesses how behavioral economic research and practice can inform public policy across a range of health issues. Including chapters on tobacco, alcohol and drug use, physical activity, dietary intake, cancer screening and sexual health, the book integrates the key insights from the field to both developed and developing nations. Also asking important ethical questions around paternalism and informed choice, this book will be essential reading for students and researchers across psychology, economics, and business and management, as well as public health professionals wishing for a concise overview of the role behavioral economics can potentially play in allowing people to live healthier lives. Book jacket.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Background material

Introduction / Yaniv Hanoch, Andrew J. Barnes, and Thomas Rice

A brief overview of behavioral economic / Thomas Rice, Yaniv Hanoch, and Andrew J. Barnes

Shaping health behaviour

The behavioral economics of tobacco products : innovations in laboratory methods to inform regulatory science / Warren K. Bickel, Lara N. Moody, Sarah E. Snider, Alexandra M. Mellis, Jeffrey S. Stein, and Amanda J. Quisenberry

Understanding alcohol and other drug use via behavioral economics : review and clinical applications / Michael Amlung, Joshua Gray, and James MacKillop

Behavioral economic tools for promotion of physical activity / Tammy Leonard and Kerem Shuval

Using behavioral economics to improve dietary intake : alternatives to regulation, bans, and taxation / Marie A. Bragg and Brian Elbel

Detecting and managing disease

Improving medication adherence with behavioral economics / Steven E. Meredith and Nancy M. Petry

Integrating principles from behavioral economics into patient navigation programs targeting cancer screening / Yan Li, Fernando A. Wilson, Roberto Villarreal, and José A. Pagán

Behavioral economics and HIV : a review of existing studies and potential future research areas / Sebastian Linnemayr

Behavioral economics and health behaviors among the poor : findings from developing country populations / Jill Luoto

The role of providers, insurers, and government

Applications of behavioral economics to clinical quality improvement / Daniella Meeker and Jason N. Doctor

Using behavioral economics to improve people's decisions about purchasing health insurance / Andrew J. Barnes, Thomas Rice, and Yaniv Hanoch

The role of government : how behavioral economics can inform policies to improve health behaviors / Aditi P. Sen and Richard G. Frank

About the editors and authors

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138638204

113863820X

9781138638211

1138638218

OCLC:

980301948