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Microeconomics: Behavior, Institutions, and Evolution
Samuel Bowles
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Description for Microeconomics: Behavior, Institutions, and Evolution
Paperback. Presents an introduction to modern microeconomic theory. This book develops a theory of how economic institutions shape individual behavior, and how institutions evolve due to individual actions, technological change, and chance events. It addresses institutional innovation, social preferences, nonmarket social interactions, and social capital. Series: The Roundtable Series in Behavioral Economics. Num Pages: 608 pages, 69 line illus. 40 tables. BIC Classification: KCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 146 x 33. Weight in Grams: 856.
In this novel introduction to modern microeconomic theory, Samuel Bowles returns to the classical economists' interest in the wealth and poverty of nations and people, the workings of the institutions of capitalist economies, and the coevolution of individual preferences and the structures of markets, firms, and other institutions. Using recent advances in evolutionary game theory, contract theory, behavioral experiments, and the modeling of dynamic processes, he develops a theory of how economic institutions shape individual behavior, and how institutions evolve due to individual actions, technological change, and chance events. Topics addressed include institutional innovation, social preferences, nonmarket social interactions, social ... Read more
In this novel introduction to modern microeconomic theory, Samuel Bowles returns to the classical economists' interest in the wealth and poverty of nations and people, the workings of the institutions of capitalist economies, and the coevolution of individual preferences and the structures of markets, firms, and other institutions. Using recent advances in evolutionary game theory, contract theory, behavioral experiments, and the modeling of dynamic processes, he develops a theory of how economic institutions shape individual behavior, and how institutions evolve due to individual actions, technological change, and chance events. Topics addressed include institutional innovation, social preferences, nonmarket social interactions, social ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
The Roundtable Series in Behavioral Economics
Condition
New
Weight
877g
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691126388
SKU
V9780691126388
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About Samuel Bowles
Samuel Bowles is Research Professor and Director of the Behavioral Sciences Program at the Santa Fe Institute and Professor of Economics at the University of Siena. He is coauthor of Notes and Problems in Microeconomic Theory (North Holland Texts in Mathematical Economics) and Schooling in Capitalist America (Basic Books), and has published articles, most recently, in ... Read more
Reviews for Microeconomics: Behavior, Institutions, and Evolution
There must be dozens of introductory books with the word 'microeconomics' in the title, but for ambition alone Samuel Bowles's volume stands out. Not only does Bowles convey the elements of the conventional theory of capitalist economics
he offers a wealth of cutting-edge material as well ... [His] theory is neat, thought-provoking, and highly original
as is much else in this most ... Read more
he offers a wealth of cutting-edge material as well ... [His] theory is neat, thought-provoking, and highly original
as is much else in this most ... Read more