Why Nudge?: The Politics of Libertarian Paternalism Cass R. Sunstein
Publisher: Yale University Press

Young people will be saving in a pension whilst paying off a mortgage or even paying A Conservative government then tore up freely negotiated contracts of employment which contained “libertarian-paternalistic” clauses so the employees were free to leave the schemes. But if one thinks about it, nudging is paternalistic -- indeed Thaler has called in “libertarian paternalism,” never mind that the very idea is an oxymoron, like pacifist military ethics. Aug 4, 2013 - Nudging is not without its critics. You can see why this kind of management-speak appealed to the political class. Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler's popular book "Nudge" has generated a big debate about the utility of "libertarian paternalism (or "new paternalism") in addressing important public policy challenges. Apr 9, 2010 - Is Nudging more 'paternalism' than 'libertarianism'? Mar 7, 2010 - The political elite, for example, wish to nudge the young to take out pensions but this risks making pension mis-selling compulsory. Paternalism of some sort is inevitable in many cases. Nov 11, 2012 - The weight of Halpern's argument rests on the principles underlying what is known as “Libertarian Paternalism,” a political philosophy that grants responsibility to decision makers in government to shape social norms and, consequently, human action in ways that will favor human well-being and autonomy. Machan Champions of government intervention in our lives make every effort, especially in a country with a tradition of libertarian political rhetoric, to disguise that they are embarking upon tyranny. They also invented the phrase 'choice architecture'. Libertarian Paternalism has been “Nudge” by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein lays out the fundamentals of “libertarian paternalism.” It is a worthy read. Yes, much of it may be of the other people for purposes they believe are worthwhile. Aug 24, 2010 - Thaler and Sunstein invented the phrase 'libertarian paternalism'.