Publication Details |
Category | Text Publication |
Reference Category | Reports |
URL | https://www.europa-uni.de/en/forschung/institut/recap15/Publications/Discussion-Paper-Reihe.html |
Title (Primary) | Nudging as a new "soft" tool in environmental policy. An analysis based on insights from cognitive and social psychology |
Author | Michalek, G.; Meran, G.; Schwarze, R.; Yildiz, Ö. |
Source Titel | Discussion Paper Series recap15 |
Year | 2015 |
Department | OEKON |
Volume | 21 |
Page To | 39 |
Language | englisch |
Keywords | nudging; green nudges; behavioural economics; household emissions; environmental policy |
Abstract | The idea of nudging has become increasingly popular in both academic and political circles. There are, however, many different interpretations of the term ‘nudge’ which blurs its scope. In this paper we focus on the conceptualization of nudges and its functionality in reference to the Dual Process models. Further, we discuss the potential applications of nudging in the field of environmental policy as an important extension of the current policy framework. In particular, we identify areas where nudges could be most effective. We also consider different combinations of nudges with other policy instruments. Our theoretical discussion is illustrated by a couple of examples concerning practical implementation of nudging. |
Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=16683 |
Michalek, G., Meran, G., Schwarze, R., Yildiz, Ö. (2015): Nudging as a new "soft" tool in environmental policy. An analysis based on insights from cognitive and social psychology Discussion Paper Series recap15 21 European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder), 39 pp. |