Making Action Easier: Behavioral Economics and Nudges for Extension Professionals

As Extension turns more to effecting behavior change beyond simply raising awareness or understanding concerns, how do we not only help clientele make a change, but make it easier? Behavioral economics principles can improve the way we present options to clients, increasing the likelihood of them c...

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Main Authors: Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Kathryn Stofer, Hayk Khachatryan
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2019-10-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/116309
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description As Extension turns more to effecting behavior change beyond simply raising awareness or understanding concerns, how do we not only help clientele make a change, but make it easier? Behavioral economics principles can improve the way we present options to clients, increasing the likelihood of them choosing desirable behaviors. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication offers an introduction to these concepts as well as practical strategies for setting up the environment for change. Written by Laura Warner, Kathryn Stofer, and Hayk Khachatryan. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc343
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behavior change
nudges
extension strategies
title Making Action Easier: Behavioral Economics and Nudges for Extension Professionals
title_full Making Action Easier: Behavioral Economics and Nudges for Extension Professionals
title_fullStr Making Action Easier: Behavioral Economics and Nudges for Extension Professionals
title_full_unstemmed Making Action Easier: Behavioral Economics and Nudges for Extension Professionals
title_short Making Action Easier: Behavioral Economics and Nudges for Extension Professionals
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topic behavioral economics
behavior change
nudges
extension strategies
url https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/116309
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