The Ethics of Influence

In The Ethics of Influence: Government in the Age of Behavioral Science, Cass R. Sunstein explores the ethical implications of using behavioral insights by governments worldwide to address pressing social issues like environmental protection and economic growth. Drawing on his expertise as a legal scholar and co-author of Nudge, he examines the balance between nudges, choice architecture, and autonomy, while presenting new data on public attitudes towards these practices. This accessible yet thorough investigation highlights the responsibilities and constraints faced by states in the implementation of behavioral science.