397. How to Save $32 Million in One Hour

For nearly a decade, governments have been using behavioral nudges to solve problems — and the strategy is catching on in healthcare, firefighting, and policing. But is that thinking too small? Could nudging be used to fight income inequality and achieve world peace? Recorded live in London, with commentary from Andy Zaltzman (The Bugle).

Episode 397 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "397. How to Save $32 Million in One Hour" was published on November 14, 2019 and runs 45 minutes.

November 14, 2019 ·45m · Freakonomics Radio

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For nearly a decade, governments have been using behavioral nudges to solve problems — and the strategy is catching on in healthcare, firefighting, and policing. But is that thinking too small? Could nudging be used to fight income inequality and achieve world peace? Recorded live in London, with commentary from Andy Zaltzman (The Bugle).

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