Richard Thaler on Libertarian Paternalism

EconTalk Archives, 2006 by Library of Economics and Liberty

Nov 6, 20061:02:40Education

Richard Thaler of the U. of Chicago Graduate School of Business defends the idea of libertarian paternalism--how government might use the insights of behavioral economics to help citizens make better choices. Host Russ R...

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