Madsen, J.K., de-Wit, L. orcid.org/0000-0003-3048-2875, Ayton, P. orcid.org/0000-0003-2285-4608 et al. (3 more authors) (2024) Behavioral science should start by assuming people are reasonable. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. ISSN 1364-6613
Abstract
Should policymaking assume humans are irrational? Using empirical, theoretical, and philosophical arguments, we suggest a more useful frame is that human behavior is reasonable. Through identifying goals and systemic factors shaping behavior, we suggest that assuming people are reasonable enables behavioral science to be more effective in shaping public policy.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | behavioral science, public policy, decision making |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Management Division (LUBS) (Leeds) > Management Division Decision Research (LUBS) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 22 May 2024 12:21 |
Last Modified: | 22 May 2024 12:30 |
Published Version: | https://www.cell.com/trends/cognitive-sciences/ful... |
Status: | Published online |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.tics.2024.04.010 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:212673 |
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