Imagine removing a branch of the U.S. government, say the Supreme Court. What are the myriad ways that such an upheaval might reshape people’s lives? Policy makers and researchers probably would want ...

You want to eat healthier, but can’t stop reaching for junk food every time you’re hungry. You want your kids to fold and put away their clothes, but you’re sick of asking—and reminding—them 27 times ...

As countries worldwide respond to the coronavirus pandemic by locking down borders, shutting schools, banning large gatherings and quarantining travellers, the United Kingdom’s government has just ...

Nudge theory has been used by governments across the world to guide populations to better behaviour. But has its effect been overstated? At the end of last year (2021), there was lots of excitement ...

Nudges are private or public initiatives that steer people in particular directions but that also allow them to go their own way. A reminder is a nudge; so is a warning. A GPS device nudges; a default ...

Did you know that small changes "nudges" in the environment can influence safer decisions and promote positive behavior? This theory is a concept in behavioral science that proposes subtle, indirect ...