Nudging is a burgeoning topic in science and in policy, but evidence on the effectiveness of nudges among differentially incentivized groups is lacking. This paper exploits regional variations in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine in Sweden to examine the effect of a nudge on groups whose...

In this study, we examine whether a nudging intervention increases eyeglass use among primary and lower-secondary students in Vietnam through a randomized controlled trial. Students with refractive errors in 34 schools in one province were provided with free eyeglasses. Half of the schools were...

In this study, we examine whether a nudging intervention increases eyeglass use among primary and lower-secondary students in Vietnam through a randomized controlled trial. Students with refractive errors in 34 schools in one province were provided with free eyeglasses. Half of the schools were...

Guided by Bem's (1972) self-perception theory, we design an experiment to ask whether morally-motivated behaviour, e.g., charitable giving, is history-dependent. Using a popular policy nudge, the default option, we exogenously vary altruism "now" and show that giving “now” causes a 66%- 200%...

Organisations are investing significant resources in promoting the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of their employees. In hybrid working environments, virtual worker wellness events are increasingly being used to combat social isolation and boost employee morale. Yet attendance...

Globalisierung und E-Commerce schaffen neue Möglichkeiten für Verbraucher, führen aber auch zu Ungleichgewichten, da Konsumdaten überwacht und genutzt werden. Die Autonomie der Verbraucher ist gefährdet, während globale Unternehmen gesellschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen gestalten. Der...

Governments around the world increasingly use nudges to improve tax collection. Our meta-analysis evaluates the evidence gained from around 70 recent randomized trials. We find that simple reminders, tax morale, and deterrence nudges all increase tax compliance. The effectiveness of these...