UID:
almahu_9949259813802882
Format:
1 online resource (256 pages)
ISBN:
9781802205671 (e-book)
Content:
"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. Nudged into Lockdown? provides clear explanations of complex scientific information regarding Covid-19, vaccines, and policy responses, to highlight issues at the center of policy-making during the pandemic. With a comprehensive overview of the policy debates around Covid-19, the book offers an alternative thought-provoking perspective on the topic, as well as suggestions for policy-making during future pandemics and other crises. It further highlights applications of a range of concepts from heuristics and biases literature, including priming, framing, anchoring, Prospect Theory, and loss aversion. Providing directions for future research in the area, this book will be an invigorating read for established academics, as well as post-graduate students looking to undertake research in Covid-19 related decision-making. It will also be a critical read for economics, political science, and public policy scholars seeking a deeper understanding of the topic"--
Note:
Contents: 1. Prologue -- 2. Gut feelings: Biases, heuristics and Covid-19 -- 3. Pathogens and probabilities -- 4. Should we trust people to do the right thing? -- 5. Politics, pathogens and party lines -- 6. Irrational exuberance in the midst of Covid-19 -- 7. Epilogue -- Bibliography -- Index.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781802205664 (hardback)
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
URL:
https://www.elgaronline.com/view/9781802205664.xml
