Renaissance in Behavioral Economics: Essays in Honour of Harvey Leibenstein (Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy) - Softcover

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9780415547857: Renaissance in Behavioral Economics: Essays in Honour of Harvey Leibenstein (Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy)
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ISBN 10: 0415547857 ISBN 13: 9780415547857
Publisher: Routledge, 2009

Synopsis

Economists working on behavioral economics have been awarded the Nobel Prize four times in recent years. This book explores this innovative area and in particular focuses on the work of Harvey Leibenstein, one of the pioneers of the discipline.

The topics covered in the book include agency theory; dynamic efficiency; evolutionary economics; X-efficiency; the effect of emotions, specifically affect on decision-making; market pricing; experimental economics; human resource management; the Carnegie School, and intra-industry efficiency in less developed countries.

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About the Author

Roger Frantz is Professor of Economics at San Diego State University. He is the co-editor of the Handbook of Behavioral Economics and author of X-efficiency: Theory, Evidence and Applications.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415547857
ISBN 13 
9780415547857
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
252
Editor
Frantz Roger

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