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LESSON 2 · Your Irrational Brain: Behavioral Economics

PAUSE TO THINK

What happened to UK pension participation after auto-enrollment?

It rose sharply

The UK's NEST scheme simply changed the default for workplace pensions from opt-in to opt-out. That single switch pushed participation far higher, with most eligible workers staying enrolled instead of having to sign up themselves.

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