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Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness by Cass R. Sunstein, Richard H. Thaler
elchivovivo's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
The stars I gave do not reflect its quality perhaps.
I simply found it boring. It did not speak to me at all. Don,t expect techniques on Nudging, or a method.
Expect lecturing A LOT of talk about insurance and retirement.
I simply found it boring. It did not speak to me at all. Don,t expect techniques on Nudging, or a method.
Expect lecturing A LOT of talk about insurance and retirement.
fishan89's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book, I would recommend reading Thinking Fast and Slow before diving into this one. Behavior science has always intrigued me, and this book brilliantly delves into micro and macro economic decisions that shape our choices and outcomes. From individual personal financing decisions to government policies on healthcare, environment, etc. It makes you aware of the various nudges all around us. Definitely worth multiple reads.
celutes's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
Very Libertarian, right wing circle jerk. Lots of advice that no one asked for.
kurtliske's review against another edition
4.0
Read as a follow up to Thinking, Fast and Slow by D. Kahneman. Solid book that drives home, more than anything else, the power of the default choice. I appreciated the Econs vs Humans analogy which helped confirm what I think many of us know all too well — human beings are not logical, Spock-like creatures despite what economists would like you to believe. We are quite fallible and susceptible to influences such as ‘bounded reality,’ ‘self-control problems,’ and, of course, ‘social influences.’ It was a strong book both made me further appreciate but also better understand the real-world limits of libertarianism. I’m not certain I’m ready to consider myself a Paternalistic Libertarian but I have a much better scope of libertarianism having read this book.
daniel_nunes's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
sebph's review against another edition
5.0
Libro che si presenta come una lettura imperdibile per chiunque sia interessato a comprendere meglio l’economia comportamentale e l’impatto delle scelte quotidiane. Grazie alla combinazione di analisi profonda e scrittura fluida, riesce a stimolare riflessioni significative su temi spesso trattati con superficialità.
Gli autori, tra cui un Nobel, presentano un approccio innovativo che collega psicologia e economia, mettendo in luce come le scelte individuali influenzano le decisioni economiche.
La narrazione è chiara e accessibile, rendendo i concetti complessi più facili da comprendere. La fluidità del testo contribuisce a una lettura piacevole e coinvolgente. Must-read per chi è appassionato del tema, il libro riesce a catturare l’interesse di chi cerca di comprendere meglio le dinamiche economiche e comportamentali.
Gli autori, tra cui un Nobel, presentano un approccio innovativo che collega psicologia e economia, mettendo in luce come le scelte individuali influenzano le decisioni economiche.
La narrazione è chiara e accessibile, rendendo i concetti complessi più facili da comprendere. La fluidità del testo contribuisce a una lettura piacevole e coinvolgente. Must-read per chi è appassionato del tema, il libro riesce a catturare l’interesse di chi cerca di comprendere meglio le dinamiche economiche e comportamentali.
rmbolton's review against another edition
2.0
Boring and too academic in tone. But I bet the executive book summary would be pretty interesting and give you everything you need to know
blazekcurrie's review against another edition
4.0
This book was recommended to me by a friend, and I’m glad it was. I listened to it on audiobook and found it easy to follow while I driving, running, or doing things around the house.
While much of this book is about how we should formulate policies and programs, I think most readers will find the principles applicable to their own lives.
We all are “choice architects” in some way. For some of us, our jobs involve designing programs or options for stakeholders, clients or customers. Anyone involved in public service or service-oriented groups might find themselves designing options. And if nothing else, we design options and influence the choices of our friends and family all the time.
With an open mind and a bit of creativity, this book will likely spur one to at least consider ways they may…nudge others, if nothing else.
Oh, be prepared to hear “Libertarian Paternalism” a lot. I didn’t like the term at first, and still don’t, but I like concept. Looking out for each other is part of what makes us human. Being afforded the freedom to make our own choices is how we maintain our liberty. Striking a fair balance between the two is what this book is about.
While much of this book is about how we should formulate policies and programs, I think most readers will find the principles applicable to their own lives.
We all are “choice architects” in some way. For some of us, our jobs involve designing programs or options for stakeholders, clients or customers. Anyone involved in public service or service-oriented groups might find themselves designing options. And if nothing else, we design options and influence the choices of our friends and family all the time.
With an open mind and a bit of creativity, this book will likely spur one to at least consider ways they may…nudge others, if nothing else.
Oh, be prepared to hear “Libertarian Paternalism” a lot. I didn’t like the term at first, and still don’t, but I like concept. Looking out for each other is part of what makes us human. Being afforded the freedom to make our own choices is how we maintain our liberty. Striking a fair balance between the two is what this book is about.