The manipulation of choice :
White, Mark D., 1971-
The manipulation of choice : ethics and libertarian paternalism / Mark D. White. - New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, c2013. - xv, 185 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes index.
The Manipulation of Choice explains the informational, ethical, and practical problems faced by libertarian paternalism and 'nudges,' by which the government subtly influences people's choices for their own good. In a lighthearted manner, the author points out critical flaws in the way economists model decision-making, how behavioral economics failed to correct them, and how they led to the problems with libertarian paternalism and nudges. Sprinkled throughout with anecdotes, examples, and references to a wide range of scholarly literature, this new volume argues against the use of paternalistic nudges by the government and makes a positive case for individual choice and autonomy.
9781137287762 (alk. paper) 9781137287755 (alk. paper)
2012029970
Economics--Psychological aspects.
Decision making.
Social choice.
Welfare economics.
330.01/9
The manipulation of choice : ethics and libertarian paternalism / Mark D. White. - New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, c2013. - xv, 185 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes index.
The Manipulation of Choice explains the informational, ethical, and practical problems faced by libertarian paternalism and 'nudges,' by which the government subtly influences people's choices for their own good. In a lighthearted manner, the author points out critical flaws in the way economists model decision-making, how behavioral economics failed to correct them, and how they led to the problems with libertarian paternalism and nudges. Sprinkled throughout with anecdotes, examples, and references to a wide range of scholarly literature, this new volume argues against the use of paternalistic nudges by the government and makes a positive case for individual choice and autonomy.
9781137287762 (alk. paper) 9781137287755 (alk. paper)
2012029970
Economics--Psychological aspects.
Decision making.
Social choice.
Welfare economics.
330.01/9