The Goal Is Freedom: Paternalist Nudges »

Posted By populist 1 year, 3 months ago in News
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In a free society, government wouldn’t presume to construct the default environment in order to “move people in good directions.” The “good” is for people to decide for themselves--without nudges from friendly, biased, confused, or self-interested politicians. Let’s remember that “nudge” is also Yiddish for someone who pesters, annoys, or complains.

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