A Course in Behavioral Economics (2nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2016)
Auteur : Angner Erik
A concise and reader-friendly textbook on one of the hottest developments in social and behavioral science today. Covering all core areas of the subject, Erik Angner clearly lays out the theory and explains the intuitions behind it. It is full of examples, exercises, and problems drawn from fields such as economics, management, marketing, political science, and public policy. Among other things, the book shows how to apply principles of behavioral economics to science, business, medicine, and daily life. No advanced mathematics is required.
An ideal introduction for students coming to behavioral economics from various fields, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is equally suitable for general readers who have been captivated by popular-science books on behavioral economics and want to know more.
1 Introduction.- PART I CHOICE UNDER CERTAINTY .- 2 Rational Choice Under Certainty .- 3 Decision-making Under Certainty .- PART II JUDGMENT UNDER RISK AND UNCERTAINTY.- 4 Probability Judgment.- 5 Judgment Under Risk and Uncertainty .- PART III CHOICE UNDER RISK AND UNCERTAINTY .- 6 Rational Choice Under Risk and Uncertainty .- 7 Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty .- PART IV INTERTEMPORAL CHOICE.- 8 The Discounted Utility Model.- 9 Intertemporal Choice.- PART V STRATEGIC INTERACTION.- 10 Analytical Game Theory.- 11 Behavioral Game Theory.- PART VI CONCLUDING REMARKS 12 Behavioral Welfare Economics, Libertarian Paternalism, and the Nudge Agenda.- 13 General Discussion.
- A concise, self-contained introduction to the subject of behavioral economics
- Contrasts behavioral economics with the mainstream neoclassical theory
- Explains the intuition behind the concepts
- Real-world examples illustrate the theory, helping students see the relevance of behavioral economics to the world around them
- A wealth of teaching resources are available on the companion website: sample syllabi, an instructor's guide, sample handouts and examinations, and PowerPoint slides
new_to_this_edition
- A brand new chapter on behavioral welfare economics, libertarian paternalism, and the nudge agenda
- New sections on overconfidence, projection bias, and more
- An expanded range of real-life examples and exercises, reflecting the continued uptake of behavioral economics across the disciplines
Date de parution : 01-2016
Ouvrage de 336 p.
17.1x17.1 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 47,46 €
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