Reference no: EM133442198

Think about the following examples:
* ??In the past, users needed to opt OUT of sharing information with online sites like Facebook. Now, typically, you need to opt IN.
* ??In some countries, voter registration is automatic whan a person is eligible based on census records.
* ??Voter registration and/or voting is compulsary (required) in many countries (122 out of 226 countries or territories).
* ??Many employers nudge employees to save for retirement by making the default option to contribute to a 401k plan, where employees need to opt OUT if they do not want to contribute.
* ??Grocery stores often place sugary breakfast cereals on shelves about 3-4 feet off the ground.
* ??Setting low opioid prescription default quantities in electronic medical record orders decrease opioid prescribing by doctors for acute pain.

For the discussion:
* ??Discuss the impacts (benefits and costs)
* of these nudges.
* ??What are some other nudges that you may have noticed out in the "real world?"
* ??Can you suggest some nudges that would be benficial to society?
* ??How would they be beneficial?
* ??Who should be doing the nudging, employers, government, your peer group?