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The "Nudge: The Final Edition" texts provide a detailed overview of Richard Thaler and Cass

Nudge

Richard Thaler, Cass Sunstein

Nobel Prize in Economics Papers Series： 助推 The "Nudge: The Final Edition" texts provide a detailed overview of Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein's classic work, Nudge The book explores the core concept of "nudge," guiding people to make more informed decisions by altering the "design of choice" without depriving them of their freedom of choice. The authors distinguish between intuitive "automatic systems" and deliberate "reflexive systems," pointing out that cognitive biases often lead to flawed choices in areas such as finance, health, and the environment. By utilizing mechanisms like default options, social influence, and mental accounting, governments and institutions can effectively help people overcome procrastination and temptations. The texts not only outline the book's profound global impact on public policy but also introduce new content from the 2021 "Final Edition" on "sludge" and transparency in the digital age. In short, these materials highlight how "liberal paternalism" can improve overall social welfare through subtle interventions.