Abstract
OPINION article Front. Psychol., 19 December 2013Sec. Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00972
Highlights
Nudge politics capitalize on psychological insights on human behavior to inform central policies
I discuss the ethics of nudge politics, when policies are designed to maximize collective, rather than individual, benefits and do not fit the concept of paternalism
While advocates may not claim that nudges are a panacea for positive behavior change, there is a danger that some nudges may produce negative spillover effects, which risks bringing about the opposite outcome to that which was intended
Summary
Example: Promote healthy eating by making healthy food options more prominent in cafeterias. Less public money spent on obesity related problems. Reduced public spending in one area frees up money for spending in another area. Similar nudges designed to: Improve individual health or survival, e.g., behaviors relating to smoking, alcohol use, exercise; sexual behavior; seat belt use. E.g., join pension saving plans, on-time credit card repayments; help jobseekers find work; implement energy savings
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