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John A. Paulos — Avoiding Innumeracy (EP. 219)

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Exploring the Concept of Nudging in Behavioral Economics

Exploring the potential negative impact of nudging in Behavioral Economics, including concerns about being patronizing and its limitations, with examples like default 401k enrollments. The discussion delves into the blurred boundary between helpful nudges and intrusive 'big brother' tactics, alongside non-controversial nudge examples.

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