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Should Policies Nudge People? An Exchange with Richard Thaler on Libertarian Paternalism

Mario J. Rizzo, Department of Economics

Abstract

Exchange -- perhaps a debate -- with Richard Thaler (Univ of Chicago) on his, and Cass Sunstein's, idea of "libertarian paternalism." A very condensed version of the major issues.

Suggested Citation

Mario J. Rizzo. "Should Policies Nudge People? An Exchange with Richard Thaler on Libertarian Paternalism" Wall Street Journal On-Line "Econoblog" May. 2007.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mario_rizzo/16

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