The definition of nudge and libertarian paternalism: Does the hand fit the glove?

European Journal of Risk Regulation

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 155-174

  Hansen, Pelle Guldborg ^a  

^a ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY   (Denmark)

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EID: 85002759646     PISSN: 1867299X     EISSN: 21908249     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S1867299X00005468     Document Type: Article

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