behaviour change

This paper shows that differentiating driving costs by time of day and vehicle type can help to improve urban air quality, reduce driving and induce the adoption of electric vehicles. Read more

We outline a modified account of behaviour change called nudge plus, which incorporates an element of reflection as part of... Read more

Abstract This chapter goes beyond classic nudges in introducing public policy practitioners and researchers worldwide to a wide range of... Read more

The authors of this paper devise a new strategy for social interventions designed to increase climate-friendly behaviour, testing the proclivity of attendees at a major European environmental economics conference to offset their carbon emissions from travelling to the conference. Read more

The authors of this paper outline a modified version of the behaviour change technique called ‘nudge plus’, which incorporates an element of reflection as part of the delivery of a nudge. The authors claim that a hybrid nudge–think strategy can be a useful additional way to design pro-social interventions, including to induce pro-environmental behaviour change. Read more

This paper draws on the findings of a field experiment with Virgin Atlantic Airways which showed that changes to the behaviour of pilots brought about through monitoring, target setting and small incentives helped bring about fuel savings and, as a result, large cuts in carbon dioxide emissions. Read more

This June, South Africa’s much-delayed carbon tax is due to be implemented, to include a new levy on petrol and diesel. Patrick Curran contests that changing consumer behaviour and reducing emissions will be very difficult without investment in viable transport alternatives – and development of a wider suite of policies to cut emissions. Read more