This brief article, covers a couple of well-known examples on how to use nudges in the domain of littering: the first is the case of the “Clean Copenhaghen” city campaign; the second is the case of an award-winning campaign in Texas. Continue reading
Behavioral Economics
Eating junk, getting sick: a look on new interventions to solve the issue
The connection between processed food and chronic disease; the rise in the costs of national healthcare systems; the necessity to revise our lifestyle and habits. Several streams of scientific research offer new insights on one of the most primordial human affairs: the relation between people and food. Continue reading
Nudging Against Food Waste
One third of the global food production goes wasted. Can nudging help tackle this issue? Nudges are small interventions designed to steer people in a particular direction. Informed by behavioral economics studies, nudging entails making minor adjustments that influence people’s choices. Continue reading
Behavioral Economics in Public Policy
Research by cognitive psychologists and economists has documented a number of systematic deviations in human thinking and decision-making, challenging the traditional assumption that we are rational agents. The insights from behavioral economics are increasingly employed by governments to improve public policies. Continue reading
