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Research Handbook on Nudges and Society
This timely Research Handbook offers a comprehensive examination of the growing field of nudging and its impact on society. The editors, Cass R. Sunstein and Lucia A. Reisch provide readers with a detailed exploration of the theoretical and empirical work on nudging, as well as an understanding of current and likely future developments in the field. Divided into six key thematic parts, the Research Handbook covers everything from the foundations of nudging to its use in government and private organizations.
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This timely Research Handbook offers a comprehensive examination of the growing field of nudging and its impact on society. The editors, Cass R. Sunstein and Lucia A. Reisch provide readers with a detailed exploration of the theoretical and empirical work on nudging, as well as an understanding of current and likely future developments in the field.
Divided into five key thematic parts, the Research Handbook covers everything from the foundations of nudging to its use in organizations. Top international scholars approach the subject from multiple disciplines and perspectives, examining current debates in the field, including the relationship between nudges and freedom; nudges, behavioral biases, and noise; the fundamental role of default rules and social norms; and how nudging can enhance human welfare. Health, safety, poverty, employment, the environment (including climate change), economic growth, and civil rights are among the subjects covered. The Research Handbook concludes with a detailed look at contested ideas and real-world policies, such as ethics and the policies of Covid-19, as well as providing commentary on misconceptions about nudging.
This Research Handbook is an essential resource for scholars and students in the fields of behavioral economics, public policy, law, public administration, public health, food policy, and sustainable development policy. The state-of-the-art practical insights into nudging, as well as accessible style, also make this an invigorating read for practitioners.
Divided into five key thematic parts, the Research Handbook covers everything from the foundations of nudging to its use in organizations. Top international scholars approach the subject from multiple disciplines and perspectives, examining current debates in the field, including the relationship between nudges and freedom; nudges, behavioral biases, and noise; the fundamental role of default rules and social norms; and how nudging can enhance human welfare. Health, safety, poverty, employment, the environment (including climate change), economic growth, and civil rights are among the subjects covered. The Research Handbook concludes with a detailed look at contested ideas and real-world policies, such as ethics and the policies of Covid-19, as well as providing commentary on misconceptions about nudging.
This Research Handbook is an essential resource for scholars and students in the fields of behavioral economics, public policy, law, public administration, public health, food policy, and sustainable development policy. The state-of-the-art practical insights into nudging, as well as accessible style, also make this an invigorating read for practitioners.
Critical Acclaim
‘The “nudge revolution” is now 15 years old, and has produced enough theory and research to warrant a long, hard look. This volume provides it. In its pages, the world’s experts on every aspect of nudging—from how to when to why—describe what we’ve learned about how to use behavioral science to improve human lives. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in this topic.’
– Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University, US
‘The Research Handbook on Nudges and Society is a fantastic new compendium exploring how we can improve management and policy with nudges. Sunstein and Reisch have brought together outstanding chapters that will inform researchers and policymakers about new challenges and opportunities in the field, elucidating how and when choice architecture can be used most effectively to benefit society.’
– Katy Milkman, University of Pennslyvania, US
‘This is the book you need to catch up with state-of-the art research on behavioural public policy. Inspiring for researchers, policy analysts and policymakers alike.’
– Anne-Lise Sibony, UCLouvain, Belgium
‘An insightful collection of essays exploring the intersection of nudges and society. From theoretical debates to real-world applications, this book delves into the nuances of behavioural public policy. It covers a wide range of debates – on agency, social welfare, economic inequality, polarization, and more. A gem-filled and enjoyable read.’
– René van Bavel, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
– Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University, US
‘The Research Handbook on Nudges and Society is a fantastic new compendium exploring how we can improve management and policy with nudges. Sunstein and Reisch have brought together outstanding chapters that will inform researchers and policymakers about new challenges and opportunities in the field, elucidating how and when choice architecture can be used most effectively to benefit society.’
– Katy Milkman, University of Pennslyvania, US
‘This is the book you need to catch up with state-of-the art research on behavioural public policy. Inspiring for researchers, policy analysts and policymakers alike.’
– Anne-Lise Sibony, UCLouvain, Belgium
‘An insightful collection of essays exploring the intersection of nudges and society. From theoretical debates to real-world applications, this book delves into the nuances of behavioural public policy. It covers a wide range of debates – on agency, social welfare, economic inequality, polarization, and more. A gem-filled and enjoyable read.’
– René van Bavel, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
Contributors
Contributors: Sanchayan Banerjee, Oren Bar-Gill, Beatrice Biondi, Valentina Cafarelli, Yuna Choe, Denise de Ridder, Leonie Decrinis, Liam Delaney, Sven Grüner, Ralph Hertwig, Peter John, Mario Mazzocchi, Adam Oliver, Atrina Oraee, Steve Rathje, Samuli Reijula, Lucia Reisch, Kai Ruggeri, Jet Sanders, Richard H. Thaler, Olivier Sibony, Dilip Soman, Cass R. Sunstein, John Thøgersen, Sander van der Linden, W. Kip Viscusi, Richard Völker
Contents
Contents:
Introduction to the Research Handbook on Nudges and Society 1
Cass R. Sunstein and Lucia A. Reisch
PART I FOUNDATIONS
1 Libertarian paternalism 10
Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
2 Nudgeability and beyond: affording people with opportunities to make the right choice 17
Denise De Ridder
3 Bias, noise and nudges 34
Olivier Sibony
4 Social norm nudging for sustainable consumption 56
John Thøgersen
5 Welfare now 70
Cass R. Sunstein
PART II APPLICATIONS
6 Shifting online incentive structures to reduce polarization and the spread of misinformation 91
Steve Rathje and Sander van der Linden
7 Animal protection and information avoidance 109
Richard Völker and Sven Grüner
8 Behavioural interventions to improve financial wellbeing: a focus on budgeting 129
Dilip Soman and Yuna Choe
9 Nudging employees for corporate sustainability: a systematic evidence map 152
Leonie Decrinis and Lucia A. Reisch
10 Smart disclosure: promise and perils 174
Oren Bar-Gill
PART III METHODS AND RESEARCH CHALLENGES
11 Nudges versus financial incentives 189
W. Kip Viscusi
12 Priceless behaviours: behavioural implications, unintended consequences and spillover effects of pricing policies 209
Mario Mazzocchi and Beatrice Biondi
PART IV POLICYMAKING
13 Nudge+: putting citizens at the heart of behavioural public policy 227
Sanchayan Banerjee and Peter John
14 Addressing inequalities with behavioral science: a taxonomy of positive deviance 242
Kai Ruggeri and Valentina Cafarelli
15 Self-nudging and the citizen choice architect 263
Samuli Reijula and Ralph Hertwig
PART V BATTLEFIELDS
16 Behavioural science: ethics, expertise and systemic risk 292
Liam Delaney, Atrina Oraee and Jet Sanders
17 The use and misuse of behavioural science in the age of COVID-19 308
Adam Oliver
18 Eight misconceptions about nudges 319
Cass R. Sunstein
Index 329
Introduction to the Research Handbook on Nudges and Society 1
Cass R. Sunstein and Lucia A. Reisch
PART I FOUNDATIONS
1 Libertarian paternalism 10
Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
2 Nudgeability and beyond: affording people with opportunities to make the right choice 17
Denise De Ridder
3 Bias, noise and nudges 34
Olivier Sibony
4 Social norm nudging for sustainable consumption 56
John Thøgersen
5 Welfare now 70
Cass R. Sunstein
PART II APPLICATIONS
6 Shifting online incentive structures to reduce polarization and the spread of misinformation 91
Steve Rathje and Sander van der Linden
7 Animal protection and information avoidance 109
Richard Völker and Sven Grüner
8 Behavioural interventions to improve financial wellbeing: a focus on budgeting 129
Dilip Soman and Yuna Choe
9 Nudging employees for corporate sustainability: a systematic evidence map 152
Leonie Decrinis and Lucia A. Reisch
10 Smart disclosure: promise and perils 174
Oren Bar-Gill
PART III METHODS AND RESEARCH CHALLENGES
11 Nudges versus financial incentives 189
W. Kip Viscusi
12 Priceless behaviours: behavioural implications, unintended consequences and spillover effects of pricing policies 209
Mario Mazzocchi and Beatrice Biondi
PART IV POLICYMAKING
13 Nudge+: putting citizens at the heart of behavioural public policy 227
Sanchayan Banerjee and Peter John
14 Addressing inequalities with behavioral science: a taxonomy of positive deviance 242
Kai Ruggeri and Valentina Cafarelli
15 Self-nudging and the citizen choice architect 263
Samuli Reijula and Ralph Hertwig
PART V BATTLEFIELDS
16 Behavioural science: ethics, expertise and systemic risk 292
Liam Delaney, Atrina Oraee and Jet Sanders
17 The use and misuse of behavioural science in the age of COVID-19 308
Adam Oliver
18 Eight misconceptions about nudges 319
Cass R. Sunstein
Index 329
