An introduction to behavioral economics

by Wilkinson, Nick

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Title Statements

Full title :An introduction to behavioral economics.

Summary

"The third edition of this successful textbook is a comprehensive, rigorous survey of the major topics in the field of behavioral economics. Building on the strengths of the second edition, it offers an up-to-date and critical examination of the latest literature, research, developments and debates in the field. Offering an inter-disciplinary approach, the authors incorporate psychology, evolutionary biology and neuroscience into the discussions. And, ultimately, they consider what it means to be 'rational', why we so often indulge in 'irrational' and self-harming behavior, and also why 'irrational' behavior can sometimes serve us well. A perfect book for Economics students taking a module in Behavioural Economics at higher undergraduate level, or for students with an economics background taking a behavioural economics module at Master's level." --

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2017
Edition:[New edition]

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Bloomsbury Academic
Place of Publication:London, UK
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2017

Notes

Previous edition: 2012.

The Physical Object

Description:xvi, 599 pages : : illustrations ; : 26 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781137524126, 113752412X
oclc:on1338304735
LC Classification:HB74.P8
Dewey Decimal:330.019

Part I: Introduction. 1. Nature of behavioral economics -- 2. Methodology -- Part II: Foundations. 3. Values, preferences and choices -- 4. Beliefs and expectations -- 5. Decision-making under risk and uncertainty -- 6. Mental accounting -- Part III: Interemporal choice. 7. The discounted utility model -- 8. Alternative intertemporal choice models -- Part IV: Strategic interaction. 9. Behavioral game theory -- 10. Social preferences -- Part V: Conclusion. 11. Behavioral economics: summary and outlook.