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On the transparency of nudges: an experiment

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  • Sandro Casal

    (University of Trento, Department of Economics and Management)

  • Francesco Guala

    (University of Milan, Department of Philosophy)

  • Luigi Mittone

    (University of Trento, Department of Economics and Management
    Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Visiting Professor at LUT Business School)

Abstract

We investigate the effects that different levels of transparency may have on a simple nudge. Using an incentivized task and eliminating possible confounds due to strategic reasoning, we examine how different types of information (positive, negative, or a combination of the two) affect the impact of a nudge on behaviour in an experimental task. Our results indicate that providing reasons in favour of the nudge increases its efficacy, while warning subjects about its potential drawbacks does not significantly reduce it.

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  • Sandro Casal & Francesco Guala & Luigi Mittone, 2025. "On the transparency of nudges: an experiment," Mind & Society: Cognitive Studies in Economics and Social Sciences, Springer;Fondazione Rosselli, vol. 24(2), pages 871-894, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:minsoc:v:24:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s11299-024-00312-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s11299-024-00312-x
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    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access
    • C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior
    • D90 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - General
    • Z18 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Public Policy

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