Behavioural Economics and Experiments

Behavioural Economics and Experiments explores behavioural economics, covering decision-making, human nature, and societal relationships, with examples from literature, film, sport, and neuroscience. It is an ideal introduction for students, policymakers, and laymen, providing a fresh perspective on issues such as uncertainty, pricing, employment contracts, and financial markets.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 428 pages
\n Publication date: 14 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Behavioural Economics and Experiments delves into fundamental aspects of behavioural economics, shedding light on crucial questions surrounding decision-making and human nature. Written with a non-economics audience in mind, the book presents a diverse range of examples from literature, film, sports, neuroscience, and beyond. Ananish Chaudhuri examines the intricate interplay between human behaviour, society, and decision-making, introducing readers to the latest research on heuristics, framing, and anchoring, as well as concepts related to fairness, trust, and social norms. By offering a fresh perspective on topics such as decision-making under uncertainty, firm pricing decisions, employment contracts, coordination failures in organizations, and preventing bubbles in financial markets, this book serves as an ideal introduction for students of behavioural economics, experimental economics, and economic decision-making. It is also accessible to policymakers and curious laymen interested in understanding the complexities of human behaviour and its implications for economic systems.

\n Weight: 910g\n
Dimension: 173 x 246 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367463939\n \n