Paternalism, Nudging and Liberty

Christopher Snowdon

Economic Affairs, 2018, vol. 38, issue 1, 88-95

Abstract: The recent popularity of ‘nudge’ – involving governments structuring choices to lead individuals to choose outcomes which policymakers wish to encourage – has given rise to a belief that ‘libertarian paternalism’ offers a modern substitute for classical liberalism. But most governments are more paternalistic and less libertarian than nudge theorists. If ‘nudge’ was taken seriously, many existing laws would be repealed and few new laws would be made.

Date: 2018
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