Handbook of Research Methods in Behavioural Economics: An Interdisciplinary Approach

The Handbook of Behavioral Economics explores methodological approaches in behavioral economics, including bounded rationality, asymmetric information, and heuristics, and their implications for analysis and policy. It covers diverse areas such as public policy, micro and macroeconomics, labor economics, and decision-making, and provides a pluralistic approach to understanding human behavior in an economic context. It is a valuable resource for students, policymakers, and anyone interested in behavioral economics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 532 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive Handbook delves into a diverse range of methodological approaches adopted and developed by behavioural economists, shedding light on their profound implications for analysis and policy. Through analytical narratives provided by renowned economists and economic psychologists, the Handbook applies a broad spectrum of methodological perspectives to behavioural economics. These encompass bounded rationality, asymmetric information, heuristics and biases, fast and frugal heuristics, rational agents, smart decision-makers, and capabilities improvements, among others. The Handbook further explores various domains, including public policy, micro and macroeconomics, labour economics, the firm, decision-making, preference formation, punishment, love, altruism, trust, the environment, money and finance, health, and sports. By adopting a pluralistic approach, the Handbook introduces readers to a multitude of possible methodologies that can be employed to address pressing economic issues and enhance our understanding of human behaviour within an economic context.

Comparing and contrasting these methodologies with those in behavioural and neoclassical economics, this dynamic Handbook serves as an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in economics, social psychology, and marketing courses. Moreover, policymakers will greatly benefit from its examination of the implications of behavioural economics for real-world decision-making and policy.

Weight: 1070g
Dimension: 251 x 176 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839107931