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How Richard Thaler Changed Economics
The behavioural economist who has inspired governments around the world.
This year’s Nobel Memorial Prize for Economics was awarded to the American, Richard Thaler, for his contributions to behavioural economics. In this week’s More or Less, Charlotte McDonald and Tim Harford explain why Thaler’s work has been so important. They introduce the audience to his world of good nudges, evil nudges and sludge.
Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Charlotte McDonald
(Professor Richard Thaler standing in front of portraits of previous winners at the University of Chicago. Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Tue 17 Oct 2017
01:50GMT
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- Mon 16 Oct 2017 12:50GMT±«Óătv World Service except News Internet
- Tue 17 Oct 2017 01:50GMT±«Óătv World Service except News Internet
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