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Why Nudge?: The Politics of Libertarian Paternalism by Cass R. Sunstein

Why Nudge?: The Politics of Libertarian Paternalism Cass R. Sunstein ebook
ISBN: 9780300197860
Format: pdf
Publisher: Yale University Press
Page: 208

Apr 4, 2008 - That's a big problem because political choice architecture may do a great deal to shape us, even if, in its “libertarian paternalist” incarnation, it makes a show of leaving the ultimate choice open to individuals. It started as a concept, “libertarian paternalism”, advanced by two American academics, Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. Just dump the libertarian stuff. Jan 21, 2014 - Ironically, it is a manifestation of precisely the sort of 'nudging' or 'soft paternalism' that Sunstein and Thaler advocate — and that the libertarians claim to hate. Apr 15, 2008 - Q: You use the term “libertarian paternalism” to describe “nudges” that agents of change (or choice architects) can use (without using force or removing options) to influence people to make better choices while still preserving their freedom to choose. For example, I would object if President John McCain implemented a The paternalistic nudge may “leave the choice open” but accepting the legitimacy of the certain nudges may imperil liberty. Say no more … Remind me what Nudge is again? The idea was that the government could help people I am surprised – pleasantly surprised – because these experiments risk failure and take time, neither of which are qualities calculated to endear them to politicians. In short, anyone who buys such primitive arguments is the very rube that the soft paternalistic professions like advertisers, political strategists and public relations people target. Apr 6, 2010 - Tags: 'nanny state' debate, breastfeeding, libertarian paternalism, Nudge, Section 59 Trap two is that there is a chasm between the political consensus reached in the law change and sentient parents' observed reality. What's the most ingenious nudge This solves the unintended consequences problem, and is probably politically more acceptable since some people have strong feelings about this issue.