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‘Nudging’ risky decision-making: The causal influence of information order

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  • Aimone, Jason A.
  • Ball, Sheryl
  • King-Casas, Brooks

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Recent studies have suggested a correlation between information acquisition and value maximization in risky decision-making. We show that changing how information is acquired can “nudge” agents into riskier decisions, suggesting that choice architecture influences observed risky decisions.

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  • Aimone, Jason A. & Ball, Sheryl & King-Casas, Brooks, 2016. "‘Nudging’ risky decision-making: The causal influence of information order," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 149(C), pages 161-163.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:149:y:2016:i:c:p:161-163
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2016.10.030
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    Keywords

    Risky decision making; Expected value maximization; Nudging; Experiment;
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    JEL classification:

    • C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • D87 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Neuroeconomics

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