Madsen, Jens 
ORCID: 0000-0003-2405-8496, de-Wit, Lee, Ayton, Peter, Brick, Cameron, De Moliere, Laura and J. Groom, Carla
(2024)
Behavioural science should start by assuming people are reasonable.
Trends in Cognitive Sciences.
ISSN 1364-6613
(In Press)
Abstract
Should policymaking assume humans are irrational? Using empirical, theoretical, and philosophical arguments, we suggest a more useful frame is that human behaviour is reasonable. Through identifying goals and systemic factors shaping behaviour, we suggest that assuming people are reasonable enables behavioural science to be more effective in shaping public policy.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | © 2024 Guilford Press |
| Divisions: | Psychological and Behavioural Science |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Apr 2024 09:00 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Apr 2024 08:57 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/122702 |
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