MOVING BEYOND NUDGES

Catalog description

This course explores the ethical issues associated with the rise of behavioral science, with particular focus on the intersections between individual autonomy and policy. It is organized around a series of case studies that illustrate applications of behavioral science to different domains; students will work in groups to analyze those applications and their impact upon society. Topics will be drawn from both past and current events, and could include legal decision making, the impact of nudging policies upon disadvantaged groups, new intrusive forms of marketing, the rise of misinformation in news media, or how advances in technology limit human behavior (e.g., self-driving cars). Students will gain skills in analyzing complex problems, formulating policies, and communicating potential solutions. 001956