Libertarian paternalism way that will make choosers better off, as judged by themselves" (p. 5); note and consider, the concept paternalism specifically requires a restriction of choice. It is libertarian in the sense that it aims to ensure that "people should be free to opt out of specified arrangements if they choose to do so" (p. 1161). The possibility to opt-out is said to "preserve freedom of choice" (p. 1182). Thaler and Sunstein published "Nudge", a book-length defense of this political doctrine, in 2008 (new edition 2009). Libertarian paternalism is similar to asymmetric paternalism, which refers to policies designed to help people
Mike Thaler and 2017, The Black Lagoon™ chapter book series grew to include 33 books. Between 2015 and 2017, a Black Lagoon™ special edition series called "Hubie Cool" released 3 new books. "The Bully Brothers": 1993–96 Thaler wrote a 4 book series called "The Bully Brothers". In 1995, it received the IRA Children’s Choice Award 1995. All 4 were illustrated by Jared Lee. "Happily Ever After:" In 1997 Thaler wrote a series called "Happily Ever After." The four fractured fairy tales, illustrated by Jared Lee, won the 1998 International Reading Association (IRA) Children’s Choice award. "Hanzel and Pretzel, The Princess and Pea-ano",