Private Law, Nudging and Behavioural Economic Analysis

Name: Private Law, Nudging and Behavioural Economic Analysis
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Private Law, Nudging and Behavioural Economic AnalysisThe Mandated-Choice Model\nAuthor(s): Antonios Karampatzos\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367410322, 978-0367410322\nSynopsis\nOffering a fresh perspective on \""nudging\"", this book uses legal paternalism to explore how legal systems may promote good policies without ignoring personal autonomy.\n\nIt suggests that the dilemma between inefficient opt-in rules and autonomy restricting opt-out schemes fails to realistically capture the span of options available to the policy maker. There is a third path, namely the mandated-choice model. The book is mainly dedicated to presenting this model and exploring its great potential. Contract law, consumer protection, products safety and regulatory problems such as organ donation or excessive borrowing are the setting for the discussion. Familiarising the reader with a hot debate on paternalism, behavioural economics an.