Combating Misinformation: What Works and What We Should Do

Horacio Larreguy

EconPol Forum, 2025, vol. 26, issue 04, 17-20

Abstract: Key Messages:Debunking corrects false claims but is limited in scale without systemic supportPrebunking builds resilience by exposing manipulative tactics before misinformation spreadsAccuracy nudges help at scale but offer short-lived effectsClassroom literacy programs are the most durable and generalizable defense

Date: 2025
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