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Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein

Nudge

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein explores how small interventions or "nudges" can improve decisions related to health, wealth, and happiness. Through the concept of choice architecture, which involves designing the rules and options framing our choices, Thaler and Sunstein present how seemingly minor adjustments can significantly influence human behavior without removing freedom of choice. Topics include retirement savings, personal finance, climate change, and organ donation.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

92,489 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein offers insightful exploration into behavioral economics, advocating for subtle policy shifts to guide decisions. Positively noted for its accessibility and real-world applications, it can sometimes be criticized for overly simplistic solutions. Engaging and thought-provoking, it is ideal for both academics and general readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nudge?

Readers who appreciate Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein are typically interested in behavioral economics, decision-making, and public policy. They might also enjoy books like Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. Ideal for those curious about how psychology intersects with economics for practical, societal improvements.

4.1

92,489 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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