Foundations of Behavioral Economic Analysis
Posted: 4 Oct 2016 Last revised: 12 Dec 2016
Date Written: October 27, 2016
Abstract
This book is the first definitive introduction to behavioral and experimental economics that took 12 years to write and is 1796 pages long (including the unnumbered pages). It is aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is also a research handbook that will be essential reading for any researcher working in the area. Authoritative, cutting edge, yet accessible, it guides the reader through the theory and evidence, providing engaging and relevant applications throughout. It is divided into nine parts and 24 chapters covering all areas in behavioral and experimental economics. The book has been published by Oxford University Press in the UK on 3 November 2016 in its paperback and hardback versions. It is already being used in courses in many leading Universities. The book endorsements have been written by many of the leaders in the field (Richard Thaler, Ernst Fehr, Roland Benabou, Herbert Gintis, Vincent Crawford, George Loewenstein, Abhijit Banerjee, Andrew Schotter, Martin Dufwenberg, Axel Ockenfels, Klaus Schmidt Cass Sunstein, and Xavier Gabaix).
The book launch event for the book took place on 3 November 2016 at the University of Leicester. It was attended by many eminent economists. The author, Professor Sanjit Dhami, and three guest speakers Professors Ernst Fehr, Herbert Gintis, Andrew Schotter each gave hour long long talks that should be of considerable interest to economists. These talks can be viewed on You Tube.
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