Essays about: "Libertarian paternalism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Libertarian paternalism.

  1. 1. To Exercise Coercive Methods in the Name of Libertarianism : An argumentative study of whether and why a proposed libertarian policy tool fails to live up to the libertarian ideals of autonomy

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Joakim Hamberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Nudging; nudge; libertarian paternalism; libertarianism; paternalism; coercion;

    Abstract : År 2003 publicerade Richard H. Thaler och Cass R. READ MORE

  3. 2. What are the incentives behind organisations’ usage of nudges in sustainable marketing? : And is the dualistic definition of the term influencing how organisations apply nudging?

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Alexandra Andersson; Lovisa Nilsson Eskesen; Johanna Stenberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Nudges; Sustainable marketing; Sustainable development;

    Abstract : Problem: Currently, there are two definitions of nudging, one that is connected to sustainable development and another one that is not. This can create confusion for researchers and customers and could potentially lead to greenwashing when the incentive of the nudge does not match with the best outcome of the person being nudged. READ MORE

  4. 3. Consumers’ choice of grocery store in Umeå : A quantitative study on how healthy food and nudging can affect consumers’ choice of grocery store

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Augustine Iranyongeye; Laura-Maria Toivanen; [2020]
    Keywords : nudging; nudge; consumer decision-making; consumer behaviour;

    Abstract : Nowadays, consumers are being exposed to a large selection of food alternatives with an aim of helping with health matters. For that reason, the consumption of healthy food has been increasing among people, but at the same time, the consumption of unhealthy food has expanded. READ MORE

  5. 4. Banning Gambling Advertising in Sweden: An Argument in Favor of Coercive Paternalistic Action

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Lovisa Svensson; [2019]
    Keywords : gambling; paternalism; policy; public health; social responsibility;

    Abstract : The increasing amounts of gambling advertising within Sweden have generated discussions about the harm it may cause to the Swedish population, and how responsibility needs to be taken by the government in order to minimize the damage made by the encouragement of this hazardous consumption. This essay will present arguments in favor of coercive paternalistic action in the shape of a ban on all gambling advertisement, and put forward further arguments as to why this approach is not only justified and necessary, but favorable to soft paternalistic action and libertarian paternalistic action. READ MORE

  6. 5. Consumer behavior analysis through nudging : A study on nudging of single-used hospital garments in healthcare sector of Region Östergötland

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Valentina Mikhaylevskaya; [2018]
    Keywords : choice architecture; healthcare sector of Region Östergötland; libertarian paternalism; medical staff; nudging; single -used garments; reusable garments;

    Abstract : Region Östergötland has encountered issue in ecological and economical overconsumption of single-used garments in healthcare sector among medical staff in Universitetssjukhuset Linköping. Proper approaches to reach solutions towards decrease of usage of single-used garments were targeted to be implemented for employees of healthcare sector. READ MORE