From cheeseburgers to coral reefs, the science of decision-making can . . . New ways of nudging are being explored, involving deeper insights from psychology and using the opportunities of novel digital technologies Here, new start-up companies are offering research-based solutions to problems as diverse as saving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and encouraging healthier eating among UK supermarket shoppers
How behavioural economics could address the world’s big challenges Many of the world’s biggest challenges, such as encouraging people to buy life-saving drugs or unpicking deeply rooted sexism, can be tackled by using subtle psychological cues to change the way people behave, according to experts in London Behavioural economics, also known as “nudging”, is about making people more likely to make desirable decisions without directly forcing them to, by
How digital technology can accelerate food sustainability Food sustainability: Here's how the food industry can use digital technology to address the complex challenges of producing enough to feed an ever-growing global population
Can the economy grow for ever? | World Economic Forum Russian's invasion of Ukraine has triggered widespread economic chaos; energy crises, inflation and rising living costs are nudging the world to the brink of what economists warn will be a worldwide recession But perhaps it is a moment to take a pause, to ask how we can work together to build stronger and more sustainable societies and economies
Health sovereignty builds resilience in a volatile world A robust primary care system is the backbone of health sovereignty, ensuring prevention remains central to public health Investments in local primary clinics, trained community health workers and essential medicines relieve pressure from costly tertiary health systems, nudging nations towards universal health coverage