Real-World Decision Making: An Encyclopedia of Behavioral Economics

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The first and only encyclopedia to focus on the economic and financial behaviors of consumers, investors, and organizations, including an exploration of how people make goodand badeconomic decisions. Traditional economic theories speculate how and when people should spend money. But consumers don't always behave as expected and often adopt strategies that might appear unorthodox yet are, at times, more effective than the rule prescribed by conventional wisdom. This groundbreaking text examines the ways in which people make financial decisions, whether it is because they are smart but atypical in their choices or just irrational decision makers. A leading authority on behavioral economics, Morris Altman and more than 150 expert contributors delve into key concepts in behavioral economics, economic psychology, behavioral finance, neuroeconomics, experimental economics, and institutional economics to help inform economic models based on reality, not theory. Through 250 informative entries, the book explores various aspects of the subject including decision making, economic analysis, and public policy. In addition to introducing concepts to readers new to the subject, the book sheds light on more advanced financial topics in a manner that is objective, comprehensive, and accessible.

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This encyclopedia is an excellent, authoritative guide to an exciting new approach to economic behavior and modeling. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; professionals/practitioners. * Choice *

Author Bio

Morris Altman, PhD, is professor of behavioral and institutional economics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, and professor of economics at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.