The household sector is one of the most energy-intensive sectors in Europe, and thus a focal
point for reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption. Energy …

Abstract Information provision experiments allow researchers to test economic theories and
answer policy-relevant questions by varying the information set available to respondents …

The extent to which adopting energy-efficient technologies results in energy savings
depends on how such technologies are used, and how monetary savings from energy …

This article discusses the use of green nudges—behavioral interventions aimed at reducing
negative externalities—as an environmental policy instrument. We present a new framework …

We study a regulation in Chile that mandates warning labels on products whose sugar or
caloric concentration exceeds certain thresholds. We show that consumers substitute from …

The heavy reliance of the transportation and power generation sector on fossil fuels is
seriously impacting the environment. Transitioning towards more sustainable transportation …

Energy labels are a key element of energy efficiency policies. They provide information on
appliances' energy consumption and aim at increasing consumers' attention to this …

Behavioral science is playing an increasing role in public policy, and it is raising new
questions about fundamental issues-the role of government, freedom of choice, paternalism …

Governments increasingly digitalize the provision of their public services, but these efforts
fail to generate expected social benefits if the services remain underutilized. We use a large …

A central question in the analysis of fuel economy policy is whether consumers are myopic
with regards to future fuel costs. We provide the first evidence on the consumer valuation of …