Edition |
First Simon and Schuster hardcover edition. |
Description |
x, 260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Note |
On jacket, the "r" in the word "simpler" has been crossed off. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-248) and index. |
Summary |
The co-author of the best-selling Nudge and regulatory advisor to President Obama draws on cutting-edge work in behavioral psychology and economics to trace behind-the-scenes, life-saving policy changes that reflect smarter and simpler government practices while preserving freedom of choice for everyday people in areas ranging from mortgages and student loans to food labeling and health care. |
Contents |
The Cockpit of the Regulatory State -- The most dangerous man in America -- Don't Blink -- Human Error -- Plate, not pyramid -- Automatic for the people -- Invisible gorillas and human herds -- Regulatory moneyball -- Eliminating red tape -- The nanny state? -- Simplifying choice architecture -- The three most important things I learned. |
Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-2017
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United States -- Economic policy -- 2009-
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Note |
Title on jacket could be read as: Simple : the future of government |
ISBN |
9781476726595 hardback |
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1476726590 hardback |
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9781476726601 (pbk.) |
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1476726604 (pbk.) |
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9781476726618 ebook |
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1476726612 ebook |
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