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The Ethics of Nudge: Towards a governance structure for the ethical use of nudge theory by Governments

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This paper explores the use of nudge theory within governments and performs a pragmatic evaluation of its adoption by policymakers from an ethical point of view. While most critics argue against the use of nudge theory by governments from an academic or philosophical standpoint, this paper examines the use of nudge theory as one of the many tools available for policymakers and adopts a pragmatic approach. The paper concludes by calling for a governance structure that addresses the ethical concerns and ensures the ethical application of nudge theory through the development of an ethical nudge.

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  • Raj, Vijay, 2021. "The Ethics of Nudge: Towards a governance structure for the ethical use of nudge theory by Governments," SocArXiv q79ku_v1, Center for Open Science.
    • Handle: RePEc:osf:socarx:q79ku_v1
    DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/q79ku_v1
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    1. Bart Engelen, 2019. "Nudging and rationality: What is there to worry?," Rationality and Society, , vol. 31(2), pages 204-232, May.
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