The use of green nudges as an environmental policy instrument
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The use of green nudges as an environmental policy instrument. / Carlsson, Fredrik; Gravert, Christina; Johansson-Stenman, Olof; Kurz, Verena.
In: Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, Vol. 15, No. 2, 08.07.2021, p. 216-237.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The use of green nudges as an environmental policy instrument
AU - Carlsson, Fredrik
AU - Gravert, Christina
AU - Johansson-Stenman, Olof
AU - Kurz, Verena
PY - 2021/7/8
Y1 - 2021/7/8
N2 - This article discusses the use of green nudges—behavioral interventions aimed at reducing negative externalities—as an environmental policy instrument. We present a new framework for classifying nudges according to how they affect behavior. Pure nudges change the choice environment to guide behavior unobtrusively. Moral nudges trigger a psychological reaction to encourage behavior change. Our review of empirical studies reveals that green nudges, pure or moral, can have a significant impact on behavior and the environment but that the effects are highly context dependent. On the basis of both our review and basic welfare economics models, we discuss key factors for policy makers to consider when choosing between implementing a green nudge and implementing conventional policy instruments.
AB - This article discusses the use of green nudges—behavioral interventions aimed at reducing negative externalities—as an environmental policy instrument. We present a new framework for classifying nudges according to how they affect behavior. Pure nudges change the choice environment to guide behavior unobtrusively. Moral nudges trigger a psychological reaction to encourage behavior change. Our review of empirical studies reveals that green nudges, pure or moral, can have a significant impact on behavior and the environment but that the effects are highly context dependent. On the basis of both our review and basic welfare economics models, we discuss key factors for policy makers to consider when choosing between implementing a green nudge and implementing conventional policy instruments.
KW - Faculty of Social Sciences
U2 - 10.1086/715524
DO - 10.1086/715524
M3 - Journal article
VL - 15
SP - 216
EP - 237
JO - Review of Environmental Economics and Policy
JF - Review of Environmental Economics and Policy
SN - 1750-6816
IS - 2
ER -
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