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Serious policy reform requires changing regulations or the tax system, not just behavioural nudges.

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government What states are for and what they are worse at than markets and networks: legitimacy, moral hazard, and who may be entrusted with power.

behavioural science Applying how people actually decide to policy, rather than assuming how they should.

What Tim Harford actually said

  1. Tim Harford Economist and journalist
    I've also argued that while nudges can be quick, easy and effective, serious policy action usually requires a change to regulations or the tax system.

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