The Economics of Nudging Interventions:

A Review for Environmental Researchers and Policymakers

Abstract

Policymakers have been paying greater attention to the role of non-monetary interventions in improving policy efficiency. In this paper, I first provide basic information on nudging interventions and randomized control trials for better understanding the effectiveness of nudging interventions. Second, I outline the literature on nudging interventions in environmental and resource economics. Third, I introduce a recent meta-analysis study that provides comprehensive evidence from large scale policy interventions as well as academic studies. Finally, I discuss current limitations and future directions for nudging interventions.