A Course in Behavioral Economics 2e

A Course in Behavioral Economics 2e is an accessible and self-contained introduction to the field of behavioral economics. The author introduces students to the subject by comparing and contrasting its theories and models with those of mainstream economics. Full of examples, exercises and problems, this book emphasises the intuition behind the concepts and is suitable for students from a wide range of disciplines. A Course in Behavioral Economics is a concise and reader-friendly introduction to one of the hottest developments in social and behavioral science today. Covering all core areas of the subject, Erik Angner clearly lays out the theory and explains the intuitions behind it. A rich selection of applications from economics, management, marketing, political science, and public policy illustrate how useful behavioral economics can be. No advanced mathematics is required.This redesigned and updated second edition:• includes a brand new chapter on behavioral welfare economics and the nudge agenda;• contains new sections on overconfidence, projection bias, and more; and• offers an expanded range of real-life examples and exercises, reflecting the continued uptake of behavioral economics across the disciplines.It is an ideal textbook for students coming to behavioral economics from various fields, for general readers looking for a thoroughand readable introduction to the subject, and for anyone who has been captivated by popular-science books on behavioral economics and wants to know more. A concise and reader-friendly textbook on one of the hottest developments in social and behavioral science today. Covering all core areas of the subject, Erik Angner clearly lays out the theory and explains the intuitions behind it. It is full of examples, exercises, and problems drawn from fields such as economics, management, marketing, political science, and public policy. Among other things, the book shows how to apply principles of behavioral economics to science, business, medicine, and daily life. No advanced mathematics is required.An ideal introduction for students coming to behavioral economics from various fields, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is equally suitable for general readers who have been captivated by popular-science books on behavioral economics and want to know more "A Course in Behavioral Economics is a concise and reader-friendly introduction to one of the most influential areas of economics today. Covering all core areas of the subject, the book requires no advanced mathematics and is full of examples, exercises, and problems drawn from the fields of economics, management, marketing, political science, and public policy, among others. It is an ideal first textbook for students coming to behavioral economics from a wide range of disciplines, and would also appeal to the general reader looking for a thorough and readable introduction to the subject. Available to lecturers: access to an Instructor's Manual at www.palgrave.com/economics/angner, containing a sample syllabus, instructor guide, sample handouts and examinations, and PowerPoint slides. "-- Choice Under Certainty. Rational Choice Under Certainty -- Decision-making Under Certainty -- Judgment Under Risk And Uncertainty -- Probability Judgment -- Judgment Under Risk And Uncertainty -- Choice Under Risk And Uncertainty. Rational Choice Under Risk And Uncertainty -- Decision-making Under Risk And Uncertainty -- Intertemporal Choice. The Discounted Utility Model -- Intertemporal Choice -- Strategic Interaction. Analytical Game Theory -- Behavioral Game Theory -- Concluding Remarks. Behavioral Welfare Economics, Libertarian Paternalism, And The Nudge Agenda -- General Discussion. Erik Angner. Previous Edition: 2012. Includes Bibliography And Index. A concise, self-contained text that introduces students to the subject of behavioral economics by comparing and contrasting its theories and models with those of mainstream economics. Full of examples, exercises and problems, this book emphasises the intuition behind the concepts and is suitable for students from a wide range of disciplines A concise text that introduces students to behavioural economics by comparing and contrasting its theories and models with those of mainstream economics. Full of examples, exercises and problems to engage students and encourage learning and understanding.