Nudge Theory in Action (eBook)

Sherzod Abdukadirov is Research Fellow in the Regulatory Studies Program at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, USA. He specializes in the federal regulatory process, behavioral economics, and food and health policy.ContributorsJodi N. Beggs, Northeastern University, USAJessica Carges, George Mason University, USATyler Cowen, George Mason University, USARobert Graboyes, George Mason University, USABrian F. Mannix, George Washington University, USAMichael L. Marlow, California Polytechnic State University, USASofie E. Miller, George Washington University, USAMario J. Rizzo, New York University, USAAdam C. Smith, Johnson & Wales University, USAAdam Thierer, George Mason University, USAStephen Wendel, Morningstar, Inc., USAMark D. White, College of Staten Island, CUNY, USARichard A. Williams, George Mason University, USATodd J. Zywicki, George Mason University, USA

Foreword; Tyler CowenIntroduction; Sherzod Abdukadirov1. Overview of Behavioral Economics and Policy; Mark White2. The Four Pillars of Behavioral Paternalism; Mario Rizzo3. Failing Better: What We Learn by Confronting Risk and Uncertainty; Adam Thierer4. Behavioral Nudges and Consumer Technology; Steve Wendel5. Private-Sector Nudging: The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain; Jodi Beggs6. Who Should Nudge?; Sherzod Abdukadirov7. Weight Loss Nudges: Market Test or Government Guess?; Michael Marlow8. Nudging in an Evolving Marketplace: How Markets Improve Their Own Choice Architecture; Adam Smith, Todd Zywicki9. One Standard to Rule Them All: The Disparate Impact of Energy Efficiency Regulations; Brian Mannix, Sofie Miller10. Nudges in Healthcare; Bob Graboyes, Jessica CargesConclusion: Behavioral Economics and Policy Interventions; Richard Williams