Brief Reflections on Freedom of Contract and Paternalism in the Digital Era

Marta Santos Silva

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3759967

Brief Reflections on Freedom of Contract and Paternalism in the Digital Era

Marta Santos Silva^*

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Abstract

Freedom of contract is a fundamental principle of modern contract law. However, never as today has freedom of contract been more objectified. Consumption has become a defining feature of our lives and very impactful in the environment. This short paper discusses the legitimacy of paternalistic regulatory interventions and the efficacy of nudges in promoting sustainable consumption practices.

Original language	English
Publisher	SSRN
Pages	1-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3759967
Publication status	Published - 5 Mar 2021

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freedom of contract
paternalism
sustainability
consumerism
nudges

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