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Experimental Economics
Douglas D. Davis
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Description for Experimental Economics
Hardback. A small number of economists have begun to use laboratory experiments to evaluate economic propositions under carefully controlled conditions. This work offers a comprehensive treatment of this area of research. Acknowledging that laboratory experiments are no panacea, it argues for their effectiveness in selected situations. Num Pages: 584 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 41. Weight in Grams: 994.
A small but increasing number of economists have begun to use laboratory experiments to evaluate economic propositions under carefully controlled conditions. Experimental Economics is the first comprehensive treatment of this rapidly growing area of research. While the book acknowledges that laboratory experiments are no panacea, it argues cogently for their effectiveness in selected situations. Covering methodological and procedural issues as well as theory, Experimental Economics is not only a textbook but also a useful introduction to laboratory methods for professional economists. Although the authors present some new material, their emphasis is on organizing and evaluating existing results. The book can ... Read more
A small but increasing number of economists have begun to use laboratory experiments to evaluate economic propositions under carefully controlled conditions. Experimental Economics is the first comprehensive treatment of this rapidly growing area of research. While the book acknowledges that laboratory experiments are no panacea, it argues cogently for their effectiveness in selected situations. Covering methodological and procedural issues as well as theory, Experimental Economics is not only a textbook but also a useful introduction to laboratory methods for professional economists. Although the authors present some new material, their emphasis is on organizing and evaluating existing results. The book can ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
590
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Condition
New
Weight
993g
Number of Pages
584
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691043173
SKU
V9780691043173
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About Douglas D. Davis
Douglas D. Davis has worked at the Federal Trade Commission and is currently Assistant Professor of Economics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Charles A. Holt is Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia and president of the Economic Science Association, a professional association of economists with interests in laboratory research. The authors have written articles on a wide range of ... Read more
Reviews for Experimental Economics
"This is a recommendable introduction to experimental economics which demonstrates the experimental method of data collection and also presents some of its major findings... I strongly recommend the book to any scholar interested in experimental economics."
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