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Nudge

Richard H. Thaler

PsychologyEconomics & FinancePolitics & Society
Publish date
2008
Publisher
Penguin Books, Limited
Description
"Nudge" by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein explores how behavioral economics and choice architecture influence human decision-making in areas such as health, finance, and the environment. The book introduces the concept of libertarian paternalism, arguing that institutions can implement subtle, non-coercive adjustments to environments to guide people toward beneficial outcomes without eliminating their freedom of choice. This work is aimed at policymakers, business leaders, and general readers interested in how psychology and behavioral science shape public policy and individual behavior.
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    Cited to show that classical economics originally acknowledged human passions, myopia, and social empathy.

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