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Why Nudge Policies Failed
19 Feb 2026 | Abstracted from The Atlantic
As critiques of behavioral "nudges" grow to address climate change, experts suggest shifting toward structural reforms, direct regulation, and incentive-based policies. These include taxes, subsidies, and mandates that reshape environments rather than subtly steer choices. Others advocate for "Nudge Plus," which combines behavioral insights with deliberation, transparency, and citizen engagement, aiming for more durable, democratic behavior change.
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