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 "Schmoe White and the Seven Dorfs" and "Cinderella Bigfoot" and #1 pick by USA Today) Cincinnati Enquirer commentator, Sara Pearce, dubs Thaler and Jared Lee "The court jesters of children's literature”.</ref> Cincinnati Enquirer, March 18, 1997, Sara Pearce, review of titles in the "Happily Ever After" series, p. C5.</ref> "Heaven and Mirth": Thaler worked with illustrator Dennis Adler on a ten book series called "Heaven and Mirth" published by Cook Communications Ministries. (2000–2001) "Tales From the Back Pew:" Zondervan Publishing releases a 10 book series called "Tales from the Back Pew" written by Thaler and illustrated by Jared Lee. (2009–2010)