Nudged into Lockdown? Behavioral Economics, Uncertainty and Covid-19

ABSTRACT

Utilizing extensive research in economics, psychology, political science, neuroscience and evolutionary theory, Ananish Chaudhuri provides a critical perspective on the role of cognitive biases in decision-making during the Covid-19 pandemic. The extensive use of, and support for, stringent social distancing measures in particular is explored in depth. © Ananish Chaudhuri 2022.