| LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER |
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| LC control number |
2012029970 |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781137287762 (alk. paper) |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781137287755 (alk. paper) |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Call number |
330.01/9 |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Authors |
White, Mark D., |
| Dates |
1971- |
| TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
The manipulation of choice : |
| Subtitle |
ethics and libertarian paternalism / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
Mark D. White. |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication |
New York, NY : |
| Publisher |
Palgrave Macmillan, |
| Date |
c2013. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
xv, 185 p. ; |
| Size |
21 cm. |
| GENERAL NOTE |
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| General note |
Includes index. |
| CONTENTS |
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| Contents |
The problem with traditional economic models of choice -- How behavioral economics makes the same mistakes -- How behavioral economics met law and economics and begat nudge -- Why nudges can't do what they promise -- Why nudges are unethical -- All nudges are not created equal -- Why choice matters so much : and what can be done to preserve it. |
| SUMMARY |
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| Summary |
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. |
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| Topical Heading |
Economics |
| General |
Psychological aspects. |
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| Topical Heading |
Decision making. |
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| Topical Heading |
Social choice. |
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| Topical Heading |
Welfare economics. |
| ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier |
https://uowd.box.com/s/dwwl7wpag5q1dnxa8tb3j6ubfj3sh1ah |
| Public note |
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