An Introduction to Behavioral Economics (Wilkinson Nick)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Behavioral Economics (Wilkinson Nick)(Paperback)

The third edition of this successful textbook introduces students to behavioral economics. Offers a critical examination of the latest literature, research, developments and debates in the field by discussing topics such as evolutionary psychology and neuroscience. Contains a wealth of case

The Foundations of Behavioral Economic Analysis (Dhami Sanjit)(Paperback)

This is the first definitive introduction to behavioral economics aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students. Authoritative, cutting edge, yet accessible, it guides the reader through theory and evidence, providing engaging and relevant applications throughout. It is divided into

Introduction to Environmental Economics (Hanley Nick)(Paperback)

Clearly written, global in approach, and theoretically broad-minded, this text is an ideal introduction to environmental economics. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, the international author team introduces fundamental economic concepts as they relate to our environment. They then use the

An Introduction to Geographical and Urban Economics: A Spiky World (Brakman Steven)(Paperback)

A comprehensive introduction to both urban and geographical economics: the two dominant approaches used to explain the distribution of economic activity across space. This fully revised and up-to-date third edition gives a full account of the ever-expanding body of knowledge and insights on urban

Economics (Ison Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Provides an introduction to the core principles of economics. This book offers explanations making it easy for non-specialist students taking economics for the first time, as part of a degree or professional qualification, to get to grips with the main concepts, theories and applications of macro

Advances in Behavioral Economics (Camerer Colin F.)(Paperback)

Twenty years ago, behavioral economics did not exist as a field. Most economists were deeply skeptical--even antagonistic--toward the idea of importing insights from psychology into their field. Today, behavioral economics has become virtually mainstream. It is well represented in prominent

Economics: A Very Short Introduction (Dasgupta Partha)(Paperback)

Here Partha Dasgupta, an internationally recognized authority in economics, presents readers with a solid introduction to its basic concepts, including efficiency, equity, sustainability, dynamic equilibrium, property rights, markets, and public goods. Throughout, he highlights the relevance of

Behavioral Ethics in Practice: Why We Sometimes Make the Wrong Decisions (Biasucci Cara)(Paperback)

This book is an accessible, research-based introduction to behavioral ethics. Often ethics education is incomplete because it ignores how and why people make moral decisions. But using exciting new research from fields such as behavioural psychology, cognitive science, and evolutionary biology,

Behavioral Economics for Dummies (Altman Morris)(Paperback)

A guide to the study of how and why you really make financial decisions While classical economics is based on the notion that people act with rational self-interest, many key money decisions--like splurging on an expensive watch--can seem far from rational. The field of behavioral economics sheds

Behavioral Insights (Hallsworth Michael)(Paperback)

The definitive introduction to the behavioral insights approach, which applies evidence about human behavior to practical problems.Our behavior is strongly influenced by factors that lie outside our conscious awareness, although we tend to underestimate the power of this 'automatic' side of our

Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction (Reiss Julian)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics. It introduces the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical problems that arise in economics, and presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered.Throughout,

Understanding Media Economics (Doyle Gillian)(Paperback)

′This book provides an extremely well written and informative introduction to the subject of media economics, characterized by clarity in the explanation of concepts or frameworks and by a balanced discussion for the respective positions in areas of debate′ - Paul MacDonald, Roehampton

Macroeconomics for Dummies - UK (Rashid Manzur)(Paperback)

An accessible and engaging introduction to the big picture of UK and international economics Are you studying macroeconomics, but don't know inflation from stagflation? Have no fear This easy-to-understand guide, written specifically for the UK market, is packed with real-world examples and cases

An Introduction to Neuroendocrinology (Wilkinson Michael)(Paperback)

How does the brain regulate sexual behavior, or control our body weight? How do we cope with stress? Addressing these questions and many more besides, this thoroughly revised new edition reflects the significant advances that have been made in the study of neuroendocrinology over the last twenty

Psychoanalytic Aesthetics: An Introduction to the British School (Glover Nicky)(Paperback)

Psychoanalytic Aesthetics is an in-depth study of the Kleinian school's longstanding concern with aesthetics, which resulted in rethinking the classical account of the relation between art and madness, creativity and psychoneurosis, primary and secondary

Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods: Pearson New International Edition (Leary Mark)(Paperback / softback)

Institutional Economics: An Introduction (Voigt Stefan)(Paperback)

Why is it that some countries become rich while others remain poor? Do markets require regulation to function efficiently? If markets offer an efficient way of exchanging goods, why do individuals even create firms? How are economic transactions organized in the absence of a state that could

Statistical Methods for Business and Economics (Nieuwenhuis Gert)(Paperback / softback)

Contains an introduction to the key methods and techniques useful for a typical statistics syllabus. This book helps students to develop the skills needed to analyze, interpret and prepare data for use in business, economics and related disciplines. It covers descriptive statistics, probability,

The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, Volume 2: Macroeconomics (Klein Grady)(Paperback)

Need to understand today's economy? This is the book for you. The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, Volume Two: Macroeconomics is the most accessible, intelligible, and humorous introduction to unemployment, inflation, and debt you'll ever read. Whereas Volume One: Microeconomics dealt with the

Economics of Tourism and Hospitality: A Micro Approach (Chen Yong)(Paperback)

This book offers students an accessible and applied introduction to microeconomics in tourism and hospitality through a comprehensive analysis of the market mechanism, demand and supply, firm behavior and strategy, and transaction and institution. This book not only helps students to master core

Sensorimotor Control and Learning: An Introduction to the Behavioral Neuroscience of Action (Tresilian James)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive introduction for undergraduate students. Principals of Sensorimotor Control and Learning presents an integrated picture of sensorimotor behaviour. It provides integrated coverage of: brain and behaviour, perception and action, theory and experiment, performance (kinematics and

Foundations of Mathematical Economics (Carter Michael)(Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the mathematical foundations of economics, from basic set theory to fixed point theorems and constrained optimization. Rather than simply offer a collection of problem-solving techniques, the book emphasizes the unifying mathematical principles

Economics (Lipsey Richard (Professor Emeritus of Economics Professor Emeritus of Economics Simon Fraser University Canada))(Paperback / softback)

Combining rigour with clarity, Lipsey and Chrystal's comprehensive introduction to economics helps students to understand micro and macroeconomics by using a consistent, theoretical framework to examine the topics. Global case studies demonstrate the practical application of the concepts and their

Institutional Economics: An Introduction (Groenewegen John)(Pevná vazba)

This wide-ranging and highly accessible introduction presents both the key theories of Original Institutional Economics and New Institutional Economics in a balanced and intuitive way, reserving technical discussions mainly for appendices. The authors have assumed only minimal, principles-level,