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Name: Nudge
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Author: Richard H. Thaler

In Nudge, economist Richard H. Thaler explains libertarian paternalism as a middle ground between overt control and pure neutrality. By harnessing common psychological biases—such as inertia and bounded rationality—policy makers can nudge individuals toward choices that improve well‐being while preserving personal autonomy.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology

Authors: Richard H. Thaler

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