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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior
Book SynopsisThis cutting-edge book unpacks the relationship between culture and consumer behavior to present the state-of-the-art in cross-cultural consumer research. Examining how culture shapes what consumers seek, evaluate and choose to purchase, Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior explains why and how cultural values such as individualism, indulgence, or uncertainty avoidance influence consumers’ buying behavior.With a balanced approach, the book explores not only how cultural differences between countries shape our decisions but also outlines the basic concepts of cross-cultural consumer research, the measurement of cultural values proposed in the Hofstede, Schwartz and GLOBE models, and the psychological foundations of culture-specific consumer behavior. Based on these conceptual foundations, the authors explain how cultural values shape consumers’ buying processes, from information searches through post-purchase behavior.This book will be valuable to researchers and students of international business, global marketing, and consumer behavior. Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior will also be relevant for marketing practitioners and international marketing agencies.Trade Review‘This is a very much needed, well-thought, and well-written book on cross-cultural consumer behavior. The authors have done an excellent job in covering practically all topics relevant to understanding consumer behavior in a cross-cultural context. Importantly, they have done so in a systematic and engaging way. A great addition to the literature and a great source for students and researchers alike.’ -- Adamantios Diamantopoulos, University of Vienna, AustriaTable of ContentsContents: PART I CONCEPTS AND MODELS OF CROSS-CULTURAL CONSUMER RESEARCH 1. From economic man to cultural man: an introduction 2. Basics of consumer behavior 3. Models of consumer behavior 4. Universalism/relativism debate 5. Global trends in consumer behavior PART II MAIN FEATURES OF CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH 6. Understanding of terms 7. Layered models 8. Theories and operationalizations 9. Problems and weaknesses of cross-cultural research PART III BASICS OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR 10. Perception 11. Thinking and information processing 12. Attitudes 13. Motivation 14. Emotions 15. Personality 16. Behavior and prediction of behavior PART IV CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN CROSS-CULTURAL COMPARISON 17. Information search 18. Criteria for purchase decisions 19. Attitudes 20. Price perception and willingness to pay 21. Choice of shopping locations and sales channels 22. Purchase intention and purchase decision 23. Post-purchase behavior 24. Regret: cognitions and emotions after the purchase References Index
£41.80
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Concise Introduction to Sustainable Consumption
Book SynopsisOur Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered introductions to the key principles in business, expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential principles of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking.Examining the psychological and social drivers of unsustainable and sustainable consumption, this Concise Introduction provides an insightful overview of the causes of unsustainable consumer behaviour and the instruments and interventions needed to create a sustainable consumption pattern. Key Features: Outlines how policy interventions can contribute to a transformation in the consumption pattern Based on a comprehensive model of the causes and consequences of (un)sustainable consumer choices Provides a precise account of how the structure and distribution of consumption are responsible for environmental problems Maps the roots of unsustainable consumption in human nature as well as in economic, institutional, social, and structural contexts Highlighting a variety of ways to promote sustainable consumption, from sustainability labelling to carbon taxes and infrastructure investments, this Concise Introduction will be essential reading for students and researchers in behavioural sciences, business and management, economic psychology, environmental sociology, and sustainable development.Trade Review‘This Concise Introduction brings together expertise from consumer psychology and behavioural economics and systematically reflects on the drivers of unsustainable as well as sustainable consumption. Thøgersen gives a comprehensive overview for an interdisciplinary readership. He starts with evidence regarding the unsustainability of current consumption patterns, discusses the most relevant psychological models to understand consumption, and then gradually widens the focus to the societal context of consumption and the structural changes needed for the promotion of sustainable consumption patterns.’ -- Ellen Matthies, Otto-von-Guericke-University, Germany‘This short volume synthesizes research on the environmentally significant behaviors of individual consumers, drawn largely from psychology and behavioral economics. It offers readers from outside these fields useful insights into what shapes these behaviors and how they might be changed by applying research-based knowledge.’ -- Paul C. Stern, Social and Environmental Research Institute, US‘Pressures on the planetary boundaries are caused by the types and levels of consumption in affluent societies. Based on 35 years research experience, Professor of Economic Psychology John Thøgersen has written an outstanding and scholarly book analysing antecedents, consequences, and countermeasures. The book should be read by everyone concerned about environmental issues.’ -- Tommy Gärling, University of Gothenburg, SwedenTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to sustainable consumption: from the Brundtland Commission to acknowledging the importance of the demand-side 2. The (un)sustainability of consumption patterns. 3. Basic psychological drivers of unsustainable consumption. 4. Social norms and (un)sustainable consumption 5. Psychological and social drivers of sustainable consumption 6. Human limitations and unsustainable consumption 7. The importance of the context 8. From single actions to a sustainable consumption pattern 9. Promoting sustainable consumption 10. Summary and conclusions
£80.87
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Concise Introduction to Sustainable Consumption
Book SynopsisOur Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered introductions to the key principles in business, expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential principles of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking.Examining the psychological and social drivers of unsustainable and sustainable consumption, this Concise Introduction provides an insightful overview of the causes of unsustainable consumer behaviour and the instruments and interventions needed to create a sustainable consumption pattern. Key Features: Outlines how policy interventions can contribute to a transformation in the consumption pattern Based on a comprehensive model of the causes and consequences of (un)sustainable consumer choices Provides a precise account of how the structure and distribution of consumption are responsible for environmental problems Maps the roots of unsustainable consumption in human nature as well as in economic, institutional, social, and structural contexts Highlighting a variety of ways to promote sustainable consumption, from sustainability labelling to carbon taxes and infrastructure investments, this Concise Introduction will be essential reading for students and researchers in behavioural sciences, business and management, economic psychology, environmental sociology, and sustainable development.Trade Review‘This Concise Introduction brings together expertise from consumer psychology and behavioural economics and systematically reflects on the drivers of unsustainable as well as sustainable consumption. Thøgersen gives a comprehensive overview for an interdisciplinary readership. He starts with evidence regarding the unsustainability of current consumption patterns, discusses the most relevant psychological models to understand consumption, and then gradually widens the focus to the societal context of consumption and the structural changes needed for the promotion of sustainable consumption patterns.’ -- Ellen Matthies, Otto-von-Guericke-University, Germany‘This short volume synthesizes research on the environmentally significant behaviors of individual consumers, drawn largely from psychology and behavioral economics. It offers readers from outside these fields useful insights into what shapes these behaviors and how they might be changed by applying research-based knowledge.’ -- Paul C. Stern, Social and Environmental Research Institute, US‘Pressures on the planetary boundaries are caused by the types and levels of consumption in affluent societies. Based on 35 years research experience, Professor of Economic Psychology John Thøgersen has written an outstanding and scholarly book analysing antecedents, consequences, and countermeasures. The book should be read by everyone concerned about environmental issues.’ -- Tommy Gärling, University of Gothenburg, SwedenTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to sustainable consumption: from the Brundtland Commission to acknowledging the importance of the demand-side 2. The (un)sustainability of consumption patterns. 3. Basic psychological drivers of unsustainable consumption. 4. Social norms and (un)sustainable consumption 5. Psychological and social drivers of sustainable consumption 6. Human limitations and unsustainable consumption 7. The importance of the context 8. From single actions to a sustainable consumption pattern 9. Promoting sustainable consumption 10. Summary and conclusions
£19.95
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Cultural Economics, Third Edition
Book SynopsisCultural economics has become well established as a subject of interest for students and instructors of courses ranging from economics to arts administration as well as for policy-makers and practitioners in the creative industries. Digitization has had a tremendous impact on many areas of the creative economy and the third edition of this popular book fully reflects it. The Handbook of Cultural Economics is an acknowledged leading source for students, teachers and others interested in finding out about the subject. Cultural economics covers a wide range of topics and they are reflected in the many short and accessibly written chapters. Each chapter is written by a specialist in the subject and offers both suggestions for further reading and cross-references to other related chapters in the book. It therefore combines accessibility with depth of knowledge. The intention of the book is to introduce the reader to the various topics and to testify to the strength of economics in explaining the economic aspects of the world of the arts and creative industries. The third edition demonstrates the huge impact that digitization has had on production and consumption in the sector. While being accessible to any reader with a basic knowledge of economics, it presents a comprehensive study at the forefront of the field for students and teachers of economics, business economics, creative industries, and media and arts administration as well as for policy-makers. Contributors include: O. Ashenfelter, V. Ateca Amestoy, M. Bacache-Beauvallet, W. Baumol, P. Belleflamme, P.J. Benghozi, F. Benhamou, T. Bille, M. Blaug, K. Borowiecki, M. Bourreau, S. Cameron, D.C. Chisholm, F. Colbert, T. Cuccia, C. Dalla Chiesa, J. Denis, P. Di Caro, G. Doyle, J. Farchy, V. Fernandez-Blanco, B. Frey, O. Gergaud, V. Ginsburgh, M. Gómez-Vega, K. Graddy, A. Haddida, C. Handke, L.C. Herrero-Prieto, M. Hutter, W.M. Landes, M. Lavanga, Y.-H. Liu, I. Mazza, C. McAndrew, J. McKenzie, T. Navarrete, D. Netzer, J.W. O Hagan, T. Orme, M. Peitz, J. Prieto-Rodriguez, H. Ranaivoson, M. Rushton, G. Schulze, B. Seaman, S. Shin, J. Snowball, D. Throsby, R. Towse, O. Velthuis, R. Watt, J. Waldfogel, G. Withers, M. ZiebaTrade Review'Ruth Towse and Trilce Navarrete Hernandez are leading lights in cultural economics, and the third edition of the Handbook of Cultural Economics once again is the go-to source for research and wisdom in this area of research, impressive for both its depth and breadth.' --Tyler Cowen, George Mason University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface xi Introduction 1 Ruth Towse and Trilce Navarrete Hernández 1 Application of welfare economics to the arts 9 William J. Baumol 2 Art auctions 19 Orley Ashenfelter and Kathryn Graddy 3 Art dealers 29 Olav Velthuis 4 Artificial intelligence 38 Joëlle Farchy and Juliette Denis 5 Artists’ labour markets 46 Trine Bille 6 Artists’ resale rights 56 Victor Ginsburgh and Clare McAndrew 7 Artists’ rights 66 Michael Rushton 8 Broadcasting 72 Glenn Withers 9 Business models 82 Pierre-Jean Benghozi 10 Contingent valuation 95 Tiziana Cuccia 11 Contract theory and information goods 106 Richard Watt 12 Copyright 116 William M. Landes 13 Cost of production 129 Víctor Fernández-Blanco and Juan Prieto-Rodríguez 14 Creative industries 137 Ruth Towse 15 Creativity 145 Karol Jan Borowiecki 16 Criticism 154 Samuel Cameron 17 Crowdfunding 158 Carolina Dalla Chiesa and Christian Handke 18 Cultural capital 168 David Throsby 19 Cultural districts 174 Mariangela Lavanga 20 Cultural diversity 183 Heritiana Ranaivoson 21 Cultural entrepreneurship 192 Mark Blaug and Ruth Towse 22 Cultural statistics 197 David Throsby 23 Cultural value 206 Jen D. Snowball 24 Demand 216 Jordi McKenzie and Sunny Y. Shin 25 Digital piracy 228 Jordi McKenzie 26 Digitization in the cultural industries 235 Joel Waldfogel 27 Economic impact of the arts 241 Bruce A. Seaman 28 Event cinema 254 Allègre L. Hadida 29 Festivals 262 Bruno S. Frey 30 Google Trends data 266 Olivier Gergaud and Victor Ginsburgh 31 Heritage 279 Françoise Benhamou 32 Information goods 287 Michael Hutter 33 Intangible cultural heritage 294 Tiziana Cuccia 34 Intermediaries 304 Paolo Di Caro, Luigi Di Gaetano and Isidoro Mazza 35 International trade 311 Günther G. Schulze 36 Marketing the arts 320 François Colbert 37 Media economics and regulation 329 Gillian Doyle 38 Motion-picture industry 339 Darlene C. Chisholm and Yu-Hsi Liu 39 Museums 349 Víctor Fernández-Blanco and Juan Prieto-Rodríguez 40 Music industry 358 Christian Handke 41 Music publishing 371 Ruth Towse 42 Non-profit organizations 379 Dick Netzer (updated by Bruce A. Seaman) 43 Orchestras 392 Luis César Herrero-Prieto and Mafalda Gómez-Vega 44 Participation 399 Victoria Ateca-Amestoy 45 Performance indicators 408 Trilce Navarrete Hernández 46 Performing arts 415 Ruth Towse 47 Platforms 421 Maya Bacache-Beauvallet and Marc Bourreau 48 Political economy 430 Isidoro Mazza 49 Pricing the arts 441 Michael Rushton 50 Public support 449 Bruno S. Frey Index
£46.50
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Religion and Consumer Behaviour in Developing
Book SynopsisExamining how religion influences the dynamics of consumption in developing nations, this book illuminates the strategic placement of these nations on the global marketing stage both in terms of their current economic outlook and potential for growth.Expert contributors highlight the individual aspects of religion that influence consumers, from perception of the self and motivations to personality and attitude. Discussing consumers’ religiosity and consumption in a range of cultural and social settings, taking social class, sub-cultures and values into consideration, the contributors analyse how these factors interrelate to shape family and societal consumption issues. Chapters also explore the ethical issues related to consumption and religion as well as the place of religion in branding and brand culture in developing nations. Taking a broad approach, the book draws on examples of practices from religions including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Atheism, and African Traditional Religions.This book will be a valuable resource for scholars and students of marketing, consumer behaviour and economic psychology. Its insights into consumption practices in religious contexts will also be beneficial for business managers and policy makers.Trade Review'This book captures the contemporary importance of religion, its nuances and more importantly its values that influence and impact consumers' decisions, along with understanding the role of digital enhancements from a developing nation's perspective.' -- Vish Maheshwari, Staffordshire University, UK'The lives of the majority of people in developing nations have been circumscribed by their belief systems. The things that they do or do not do; the jobs they accept or do not accept, and the things that they buy or do not buy have all been dictated by what they believe or do not believe. Thus, a book that shines light on consumer behaviour and the belief systems in developing nations performs a useful service not only to marketers, but also to employers, researchers, policy makers, and politicians. To this end, Religion and Consumer Behaviour in Developing Nations is unparalleled in its contribution.' -- P. Sergius Koku, Florida Atlantic University, US
£95.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Artisan Brand: Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Book SynopsisInvestigating the changing forms, dynamics and trajectories of the artisan and craft sector, this timely book considers the opportunities, challenges, and uncertainties associated with artisanal businesses in new economic times.Exploring how artisanal and craft products remain vibrant embodiments of tradition, heritage, authenticity and creativity, the book explores how these qualities are being harnessed and transformed to enable artisanal businesses to exploit the opportunities presented by technological innovation and evolving consumption patterns for their future viability and vitality. Revolutionary advancement in digital technologies offer ‘game-changing’ possibilities for artisanship and craft, across a spectrum ranging from production practices to e-commerce. But such technological advancements also present challenges to how artisanship sustains its important ‘traditional’ associations, and how it builds on its relationship with the ethical, the sustainable and the local. Featuring an international range of case studies, chapters exemplify how artisanal organisations can revitalise their business models, using innovative branding and marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship, to utilise the best of both the past and the future.This cutting-edge book will prove invaluable to students and scholars of marketing, business studies and sociology who are interested in contemporary innovation in artisanship and craft. With practical advice from industry experts, it also serves as a useful resource for practitioners and stakeholders within the artisanal and craft sector who might be concerned with the impact of digitalisation on the field.Trade Review‘In this excellent book, the editors have mustered a diverse collection of scholars and practitioners to examine both long-running and cutting-edge trends in the production and promotion of craft and artisanal products. Necessarily international, interdisciplinary and richly evidenced with intriguing case studies, the collection makes an important and timely contribution to understanding how notions of skill, passion and authenticity are central to the aesthetics, morals and economics of the craft and artisan sectors.’ -- Thomas Thurnell-Read, Loughborough University, UK‘With rich case studies and empirical analysis by multidisciplinary scholars and practicing artisans, The Artisan Brand offers unparalleled insight into contemporary artisan entrepreneurship. Each chapter invites readers into the “why” and “how” of the current cultural and market renaissance of artisan goods, while revealing future possibilities for artisanship itself.’ -- Kristy Leissle, University of Washington Bothell, US and Cocoapreneurship Institute of Ghana‘The Artisan Brand guides us through a fascinating journey of discovery about the complex challenges artisans and craft firms face in a twenty-first century marketplace flooded with products and services often branded as “artisanal”. The contributors to this book use theory, research, and case studies to rigorously examine how innovation and tradition are combining to transform the artisan economy.’ -- William J. Byrnes, Professor Emeritus of Arts Administration, Southern Utah University, US‘The Artisan Brand: Entrepreneurship and Marketing in Contemporary Craft Economies will resonate with anyone interested in appealing to consumers seeking enchantment or authenticity via the artisanal, crafted, handmade, or skilled production of goods and services that celebrate provenance, diversity, localism, and makers. For researchers, this is a powerful volume that expands one’s perspective, which is exactly what a book on the craft brand should do!’ -- Michael Beverland, University of Sussex Business School, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by François Colbert xiii Acknowledgements xv 1 Introduction to The Artisan Brand 1 Jon Mulholland, Marta Massi and Alessandra Ricci PART I UNDERSTANDING CRAFT AND ARTISANAL MARKETS 2 Understanding of the concept of ‘craft’ from the perspective of Italian consumers 14 Alessandra Ricci and Marta Massi 3 The UK market for craft: a review of Crafts Council evidence 26 Julia Bennett 4 Social embedding, artisanal markets and cultural fields: quality, value and marketing in the cases of new wave custom motorcycles and boutique guitar pedals 42 Jon Mulholland and Peter Webb PART II FROM TRADITION TO INNOVATION: TRENDS AND ISSUES IN ARTISANAL AND CRAFT MAKING 5 Neo-artisanal practice and the nostalgic: traditional makers’ identities, innovation and sustainability in neo-artisanal production 63 Laura Quinn 6 Innovation in craft: creating new value through art 81 Giacomo Magnani and Laura Bresolin 7 The innovative logics of digital manufacturing: the case study of 3DiTALY 102 Daniela Corsaro and Mirko Olivieri PART III ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS MODELS IN CRAFT AND ARTISANAL MARKETS 8 Entrepreneurs in action? Motivations for crafting a career in handmade goods 120 Victoria R. Bell 9 New business models for craft: the case of Artemest 136 Chiara Piancatelli and Alessandra Ricci PART IV MARKETING IN CRAFT AND ARTISANAL MARKETS 10 The new rise of artisanship in Kenya: evidence from artisan entrepreneurs 157 Alisa Sydow and Isabella Maggioni 11 Slow production, less consumption: righteous approaches to the paradox of craft businesses 177 Richard E. Ocejo 12 The resurgence of craft retailing: marketing and branding strategies in the food and beverage sector 193 Alessandro Gerosa 13 Innovating through craft: from happenstance to strategic culture 209 Ginevra Addis Afterword by Maurizio Dallocchio 226 Afterword by Franco Cologni 228 Index 230
£99.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Fundamentals of Happiness: An Economic
Book SynopsisExamining the fundamental thinking underpinning the foundation for economic studies of happiness, this book explores the theories of key economists and philosophers from the Greek philosophers to more modern schools of thought. Lall Ramrattan and Michael Szenberg explore the general measures of happiness, utility as a method, metrical measures of happiness, happiness in literature and the scope of happiness in this concise book. Fundamentals of Happiness builds on major moral and philosophical theories from the ancient, medieval and modern schools that form the foundation of utility analysis. The authors classify the economics of happiness based on psychological, individual, social and institutional views of happiness, revealing how historical schools of thought implicitly or explicitly deal with this. The book also focuses on the relationship between happiness and society and welfare, analysing the measurement of subjective well-being. This will be an invigorating read for economics students, in particular those studying the history of economic thought, looking to understand the basic principles underlying the economics of happiness.Trade Review'There is no doubt that today we need to better understand what happiness means to individuals and society. In Fundamentals of Happiness: An Economic Perspective, Ramrattan and Szenberg have not only produced a comprehensive analysis of economic thought about happiness, they have also taken up the challenging task of examining philosophical and psychological views of this very complex subject. The result is a tour de force that is destined to be a reference for many years to come.' -- Alan Zimmerman, City University of New York, - College of Staten Island, US'In their eye-opening book, Ramrattan and Szenberg provide a thorough investigation of the economics of happiness. The authors explore old and new theories of welfare economics and the generalization of individual happiness to welfare happiness, shining a positive light on the possibility that individual happiness can, in fact, project itself to general happiness across markets. This book is an impactful contribution to the literature. By stimulating our intellectual curiosity, the reader thinks in new ways about happiness and welfare as it relates to society. To better understand the complexities of happiness, you must read this book!' -- Cathyann D. Tully, Wagner College, US‘Happiness and the pursuit of it have been the focus of humankind since ancient times. In their thought-provoking Fundamentals of Happiness Lall Ramrattan and Michael Szenberg present the contrasting and converging views on happiness of different schools of thought starting with Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Your own perspective on happiness may change after reading this fascinating book.’ -- Iuliana Ismailescu, Pace University, US
£101.63
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Research Methods in Behavioural
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Handbook addresses a wide variety of methodological approaches adopted and developed by behavioural economists, exploring the implications of such innovations for analysis and policy. Presenting analytical narratives from renowned economists and economic psychologists, the Handbook applies a broad array of methodological perspectives to behavioural economics. These span from bounded rationality, asymmetric information, and heuristics and biases to fast and frugal heuristics, rational agents and smart decision-makers, and capabilities improvements and institutional design. Chapters further explore diverse areas such as public policy, micro and macroeconomics, labour economics, the firm, decision-making, preference formation, punishment, love, altruism, trust, the environment, money and finance, health, and sports. Providing a pluralistic approach to behavioural economics, the Handbook ultimately introduces readers to an array of possible methodologies that can be adopted to address topical economic issues, as well as facilitating an enriched and nuanced understanding of human behaviour in an economic context. Comparing and contrasting different methodologies within behavioural and neoclassical economics, this dynamic Handbook will be an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in economics, social psychology, and marketing courses. Policymakers will also benefit from its examination of the implications of behavioural economics for real-world decision making and policy.Trade Review‘The chapters of this Handbook take us beyond the now familiar areas of behavioural economics research and give attention to a wider range of methods and further applications of the findings – a much needed help in the many fields, such as environmental and health economics, in which the usefulness of these findings is just beginning to be realized.’ -- Jack L. Knetsch, Simon Fraser University, Canada‘Behavioral economics needs to go beyond documenting deviations from neoclassical norms and interpreting these as flaws in humans rather in the theory. We need to take uncertainty seriously, take heuristics seriously, and study how people actually make decisions instead of building as-if models. This excellent collection of approaches offers many ways to rethink behavioral economics and equip it with a fresh vision.’ -- Gerd Gigerenzer, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Germany‘Morris Altman succeeds in assembling experts from various scholarly disciplines who present the arsenal of research methods in behavioral economics and their potential in applied social research. This is an excellent comprehensive Handbook that is of interest to students and scholars, committed to understanding economic behavior which is often driven by a-rationality and irrationality rather than the capacity to rationally maximize one’s own utility.’ -- Erich Kirchler, University of Vienna, AustriaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Morris Altman: Introduction PART I BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS METHODS IN GENERAL 2. Gerrit Antonides: Behavioral economic methods 3. Steve J. Bickley , and Benno Torgler: Behavioural Economics, What Have We Missed?” 4. Exploring “Classical” Behavioural Economics Roots in AI, Cognitive Psychology, and Complexity Theory 5. Beryl Chang: Assumptions in Economic Modeling: How Behavioral Economics Can Enlighten PART II REAL WORLD ECONOMICS 6. Gigi Foster and Paul Frijters: RealEconomik: Using the messy human experience to drive clean theoretical advance in economics 7. Pascal Moliner and Patrick Rateau: The common-sense economy PART III BEHAVIOURAL MACROEOCNOMICS 8. Michelle Baddeley: Behavioural Methods for Macroeconomics: Modelling Investment 9. Tobias F. Rötheli: The Business Cycle and the Cycles of Behavioral Economics PART IV BEHAVIOURAL LABOUR ECONOMICS AND THE THEORY OF THE FIRM 10. Morris Altman: Behavioural Labour Economics 11. Sodany Tong: Some Implications of X-efficiency Theory for the Role of Managerial Quality as a Key Determinant of Firm Performance and Productivity 12. Morris Altman: Behavioural Theories of the Firm with a Focus on X-Efficiency and Effort Discretion: Implications for Analysis PART V MONEY AND BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS 13. Agata Gasiorowska & Tomasz Zaleskiewicz: The Psychology of Money 14. Tomasz Zaleskiewicz & Agata Gasiorowska: Taking Financial Advice: Going Beyond Making Good Decisions PART VI BEHAVIOURAL APPROACHES TO HEALTH ECONOMICS 15. Hannah Rachel Josepha Altman and Morris Altman; Bounded Rationality, Imperfect and Costly Information and Sub-optimal Outcomes in the Sports and Health and Fitness Industries 16. Nazmi Sari: Empirical methods and methodological developments in economics of health and health behavior: A discussion of theory and applications 17. David A. Savage and Derek Friday: The Behavioural Impact of Pandemics: Incomplete Markets and the Supply Chain PART VII ‘EMOTIONS’ AND MORALS, AND BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS 18. Jefferson Arapoc: Economics of Trust: its nature, measures, determinants, and application 19. Roger Frantz: Intuition and Behavioral Economics. A Very Brief History 20. Natalia V. Czap and Hans J Czap: Conserve the Planet, NOT Empathy! Revising the Empathy Conservation Framework 21. Shinji Teraji: Behavioral Economics of Morality and Sustainability 22. Alexis V. Belianin: Antisocial punishment PART VIII EVALUATION AND FORMATION OF BELIEFS AND PREFERENCES 23. Fang-Fang Tang : Auction Methods of Valuation and the Endowment Effect 24. David Leiser: Statistical approaches to the analysis of belief patterns 25. Matthew G. Nagler: Motivated Preferences 26. Mina Mahmoudi, Mark Pingle, Rattaphon Wuthisatian: Might Ambiguity Exist When None Seems to Exist? PART IX BEHAVIOURAL APPROACHES TO POLICY 27. Irene Mussio and Angela C.M. de Oliveira: Norms, networks, nudges: non-traditional approaches to improve healthy behaviors 28. Noah V. Peters and Lucia A. Reisch: Bridging Psychology and Sociology: Towards a Socio- ecological Perspective in Behavioural Economics and Policy Index
£220.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd A Research Agenda for Economic Psychology
Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.Presenting state-of-the-art reviews on classical and novel research fields in economic psychology, this Research Agenda studies the fundamentals, perceptions and understanding of economic phenomena and behaviour. Internationally renowned experts as well as the next generation of researchers summarize the field and outline promising avenues of future research. Research topics are addressed from an interdisciplinary perspective, providing a broad spectrum of thought on economic psychology. Exploring important gaps in research, chapters include theoretical as well as applied themes and cover novel research fields, to keep the reader abreast of contemporary developments. These include the psychology of money, product design, financial capabilities, sustainable consumption, diet, ethical conduct, gender inequality, the sharing economy, basic income, happiness, and tax psychology. Researchers and advanced students of economics and psychology looking to update their knowledge and refresh their thinking on future research will greatly benefit from this timely book.Contributors include: S. Asbach, J.M. Bauer, J. Bosak, S. Diefenbach, K. Gangl, A. Gasiorowska, B. Hartl, M. Hassenzahl, D. Hilton, E. Hofmann, J. Khan, E. Kirchler, C. Kulich, C. Loibl, T.L. Milfont, K. Patel, L.A. Reisch, G. Rivers, D. Schwartz, M. Sommer, D. Stimmler, O. Stravrova, C. Tanner, I. VlaevTrade Review'This book presents a highly interesting collection of economic-psychological contributions on important contemporary topics in society. What makes this book outstanding is that it combines an applied, problem-oriented perspective (e.g., on indebtedness, gender inequality, tax evasion) with up-to-date reviews and stimulating ideas for research. It incorporates many current developments (e.g., digital transformation, sharing economy) and debates (e.g., corporate responsibility, basic income), and therefore provides a valuable overview on current economic psychology.' --Erik Hölzl, University of Cologne, Germany'The chapters are succinct, offering straightforward and accessible reviews of research areas in economic psychology. Some of the topics are familiar ones including chapters on money, debt, tax, wealth and happiness, while others are more novel such as those which cover the influence of digital technology on product design and the 'Sharing Economy'. This is a book which mainly deals with applying Psychology to economic behaviour, which it succeeds in doing. This applied focus includes providing policy advice about changing behaviour in order to encourage healthier eating habits and the more efficient management of household finances.' --Alan Lewis, University of Bath, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Economic psychology: Selected contributions to an emerging discipline Katharina Gangl and Erich Kirchler 2. Lay people’s and children’s theories of money Agata Gasiorowska 3. Improving financial capability Krishane Patel and Ivo Vlaev 4. Role of ‘owned’ money and rational spending Jashim Khan and Gary Rivers 5. Debts and over-indebtedness of private households Cäzilia Loibl 6. Psychology in product design Sarah Diefenbach and Marc Hassenzahl 7. The interplay between intrinsic motivation, financial incentives and nudges in sustainable consumption Daniel Schwartz, Taciano L. Milfont and Denis Hilton 8. Behavioural mechanisms and (un)healthy dietary choices: A research agenda for better evidence Jan M. Bauer and Lucia A. Reisch 9. Preventing wrongdoing and promoting ethical conduct: A regulatory focus approach to corporate ethical culture Diana Stimmler and Carmen Tanner 10. The persistence of gender inequality in the workplace: Still a long way to go? Clara Kulich and Janine Bosak 11. Sharing economy Barbara Hartl and Eva Hofmann 12. Basic income: Insights from social experiments and simulations Maximillian Sommer 13. Status quo and future research avenues of tax psychology Katharina Gangl 14. Happiness and economic prosperity Olga Stravrova and Simon Asbach Index
£28.95
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The New Behavioral Economics
Book SynopsisThis three-volume set contains over seventy valuable references written by economists, psychologists and social scientists that examine the field of new behavioural economics. The articles demonstrate how new behavioural economics and decision sciences deal with different issues with almost the same response - to include a new taste in utility function. In his original introduction Professor Khalil investigates the strengths and weaknesses of the literature and provides an essential insight into this field of study.Table of ContentsContents: Volume I: A Taste for Fairness Acknowledgements Introduction: A Taste for Every Season Elias L. Khalil 1. M.E. Yaari and M. Bar-Hillel (1984), ‘On Dividing Justly’ 2. Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch and Richard Thaler (1986), ‘Fairness as a Constraint on Profit Seeking: Entitlements in the Market’ 3. Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch and Richard H. Thaler (1986), ‘Fairness and the Assumptions of Economics’ 4. Robyn M. Dawes and Richard H. Thaler (1988), ‘Anomalies: Cooperation’ 5. Richard H. Thaler (1988), ‘Anomalies: The Ultimatum Game’ 6. Colin Camerer and Richard H. Thaler (1995), ‘Anomalies: Ultimatums, Dictators and Manners’ 7. Sally Blount (1995), ‘When Social Outcomes Aren’t Fair: The Effect of Causal Attributions on Preferences’ 8. Gary E. Bolton (1991), ‘A Comparative Model of Bargaining: Theory and Evidence’ 9. Matthew Rabin (1993), ‘Incorporating Fairness into Game Theory and Economics’ 10. Gary E. Bolton and Axel Ockenfels (2000), ‘ERC: A Theory of Equity, Reciprocity, and Competition’ 11. Ernst Fehr and Klaus M. Schmidt (1999), ‘A Theory of Fairness, Competition, and Cooperation’ 12. Patrick Francois and Jan Zabojnik (2005), ‘Trust, Social Capital, and Economic Development’ 13. Herbert Gintis (2000), ‘Strong Reciprocity and Human Sociality’ 14. Urs Fischbacher, Simon Gächter and Ernst Fehr (2001), ‘Are People Conditionally Cooperative? Evidence from a Public Goods Experiment’ 15. Robert Kurzban and Daniel Houser (2005), ‘Experiments Investigating Cooperative Types in Humans: A Complement to Evolutionary Theory and Simulations’ 16. Erte Xiao and Daniel Houser (2005), ‘Emotion Expression in Human Punishment Behavior’ 17. James Andreoni (1995), ‘Cooperation in Public-Goods Experiments: Kindness or Confusion?’ 18. Daniel Houser and Robert Kurzban (2002), ‘Revisiting Kindness and Confusion in Public Goods Experiments’ 19. James Andreoni and John Miller (2002), ‘Giving According to GARP: An Experimental Test of the Consistency of Preferences for Altruism’ 20. Gary Charness and Matthew Rabin (2002), ‘Understanding Social Preferences with Simple Tests’ 21. David K. Levine (1998), ‘Modeling Altruism and Spitefulness in Experiments’ 22. Ernst Fehr, Alexander Klein and Klaus M. Schmidt (2007), ‘Fairness and Contract Design’ 23. Elizabeth Hoffman, Kevin McCabe and Vernon L. Smith (1996), ‘Social Distance and Other-Regarding Behavior in Dictator Games’ 24. John A. List (2007), ‘On the Interpretation of Giving in Dictator Games’ Name Index Volume II: A Taste for the Present Acknowledgements An introduction to all three volumes by the editor appears in Volume I 1. Shane Frederick, George Loewenstein and Ted O’Donoghue (2002), ‘Time Discounting and Time Preference: A Critical Review’ 2. R.H. Strotz (1956), ‘Myopia and Inconsistency in Dynamic Utility Maximization’ 3. R.A. Pollak (1968), ‘Consistent Planning’ 4. Steven M. Goldman (1980), ‘Consistent Plans’ 5. George Ainslie (2005), ‘Précis of Breakdown of Will’ 6. Daniel Read (2001), ‘Is Time-Discounting Hyperbolic or Subadditive?’ 7. Stefano DellaVigna and Ulrike Malmendier (2006), ‘Paying Not to Go to the Gym’ 8. Dan Ariely and Klaus Wertenbroch (2002), ‘Procrastination, Deadlines, and Performance: Self-Control by Precommitment’ 9. David Laibson (1997), ‘Golden Eggs and Hyperbolic Discounting’ 10. George-Marios Angeletos, David Laibson, Andrea Repetto, Jeremy Tobacman and Stephen Weinberg (2001), ‘The Hyperbolic Consumption Model: Calibration, Simulation, and Empirical Evaluation’ 11. Ted O’Donoghue and Matthew Rabin (1999), ‘Doing It Now or Later’ 12. Ted O’Donoghue and Matthew Rabin (2001), ‘Choice and Procrastination’ 13. Roland Bénabou and Jean Tirole (2004), ‘Willpower and Personal Rules’ 14. Juan D. Carrillo and Thomas Mariotti (2000), ‘Strategic Ignorance as a Self-Disciplining Device’ 15. Richard H. Thaler and H.M. Shefrin (1981), ‘An Economic Theory of Self-Control’ 16. Hersh M. Shefrin and Richard H. Thaler (1988), ‘The Behavioral Life-Cycle Hypothesis’ 17. B. Douglas Bernheim and Antonio Rangel (2004), ‘Addiction and Cue-Triggered Decision Processes’ 18. David Laibson (2001), ‘A Cue-Theory of Consumption’ 19. Drew Fudenberg and David K. Levine (2006), ‘A Dual-Self Model of Impulse Control’ 20. Faruk Gul and Wolfgang Pesendorfer (2004), ‘Self-Control and the Theory of Consumption’ 21. Faruk Gul and Wolfgang Pesendorfer (2004), ‘Self Control, Revealed Preference and Consumption Choice’ 22. George Loewenstein (1987), ‘Anticipation and the Valuation of Delayed Consumption’ 23. George Loewenstein, Ted O’Donoghue and Matthew Rabin (2003), ‘Projection Bias in Predicting Future Utility’ Name Index Volume III: Tastes for Endowment, Identity and the Emotions Acknowledgements An introduction to all three volumes by the editor appears in Volume I PART I A TASTE FOR ENDOWMENT 1. Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky (1979), ‘Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision Under Risk’ 2. Richard Thaler (1980), ‘Toward a Positive Theory of Consumer Choice’ 3. Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch and Richard H. Thaler (1991), ‘Anomalies: The Endowment Effect, Loss Aversion, and Status Quo Bias’ 4. Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman (1986), ‘Rational Choice and the Framing of Decisions’ 5. Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman (1991), ‘Loss Aversion in Riskless Choice: A Reference-Dependent Model’ 6. Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch and Richard H. Thaler (1990), ‘Experimental Tests of the Endowment Effect and the Coase Theorem’ 7. Jack L. Knetsch (1989), ‘The Endowment Effect and Evidence of Nonreversible Indifference Curves’ 8. Ian Bateman, Alistair Munro, Bruce Rhodes, Chris Starmer and Robert Sugden (1997), ‘A Test of the Theory of Reference-Dependent Preferences’ 9. John A. List (2004), ‘Neoclassical Theory Versus Prospect Theory: Evidence from the Marketplace’ 10. Shlomo Benartzi and Richard H. Thaler (1995), ‘Myopic Loss Aversion and the Equity Premium Puzzle’ 11. Brigitte C. Madrian and Dennis F. Shea (2001), ‘The Power of Suggestion: Inertia in 401(k) Participation and Savings Behavior’ 12. David Bowman, Deborah Minehart and Matthew Rabin (1999), ‘Loss Aversion in a Consumption-Savings Model’ 13. Terrance Odean (1998), ‘Are Investors Reluctant to Realize Their Losses?’ 14. David Genesove and Christopher Mayer (2001), ‘Loss Aversion and Seller Behavior: Evidence from the Housing Market’ 15. Botond Köszegi and Matthew Rabin (2006), ‘A Model of Reference-Dependent Preferences’ PART II TASTES FOR IDENTITY AND EMOTIONS 16. George A. Akerlof and Rachel E. Kranton (2000), ‘Economics and Identity’ 17. George A. Akerlof and Rachel E. Kranton (2005), ‘Identity and the Economics of Organizations’ 18. Robert Sugden (2004), ‘The Opportunity Criterion: Consumer Sovereignty Without the Assumption of Coherent Preferences’ 19. Roland Bénabou and Jean Tirole (2002), ‘Self-Confidence and Personal Motivation’ 20. Roland Bénabou and Jean Tirole (2003), ‘Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation’ 21. John Geanakoplos, David Pearce and Ennio Stacchetti (1989), ‘Psychological Games and Sequential Rationality’ 22. Bruno S. Frey and Felix Oberholzer-Gee (1997), ‘The Cost of Price Incentives: An Empirical Analysis of Motivation Crowding-Out’ 23. Jon Elster (1998), ‘Emotions and Economic Theory’ 24. Andrew Caplin and John Leahy (2001), ‘Psychological Expected Utility Theory and Anticipatory Feelings’ 25. Botond Köszegi (2006), ‘Emotional Agency’ Name Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Behavioral Law and Economics
Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive collection Jeffrey Rachlinski brings together the most important previously published articles in the emerging field of behavioral law and economics. His selection represents a novel blending of economics, psychology and law. The three volumes cover such constituent topics as suit and settlement, torts, civil rights and discrimination, criminal law, trial processes and paternalism and regulation. The editor has written an original introduction which provides insightful coverage of this new and exciting area of study.Trade Review‘Jeff Rachlinski has assembled an essential and timely introduction to the literature of behavioural law and economics: the key articles, central themes, and ongoing criticisms of the approach. The text will serve as a standard reference for scholars and an intriguing reader for students.’ -- Richard H. McAdams, University of Chicago Law School, USTable of ContentsContents: Volume I Acknowledgements Introduction Jeffrey J. Rachlinski PART I INTRODUCTION 1. Christine Jolls, Cass R. Sunstein and Richard Thaler (1998), ‘A Behavioral Approach to Law and Economics’ 2. Robert A. Hillman (2000), ‘The Limits of Behavioral Decision Theory in Legal Analysis: The Case of Liquidated Damages’ 3. Jeffrey J. Rachlinski (2000), ‘The New Law and Psychology: A Reply to Critics, Skeptics, and Cautious Supporters’ PART II SUIT AND SETTLEMENT 4. Lee Ross and Andrew Ward (1995), ‘Psychological Barriers to Dispute Resolution’ 5. Linda Babcock and George Loewenstein (1997), ‘Explaining Bargaining Impasse: The Role of Self-Serving Biases’ 6. Chris Guthrie (2000), ‘Framing Frivolous Litigation: A Psychological Theory’ PART III TORTS 7. Jeffrey J. Rachlinski (1998), ‘A Positive Psychological Theory of Judging in Hindsight’ 8. John D. Hanson and Douglas A. Kysar (1999), excerpt from ‘Taking Behavioralism Seriously: The Problem of Market Manipulation’ 9. Jonathan J. Koehler and Andrew D. Gershoff (2003), ‘Betrayal Aversion: When Agents of Protection Become Agents of Harm’ PART IV CONTRACTS 10. Melvin Aron Eisenberg (1995), ‘The Limits of Cognition and the Limits of Contract’ 11. Robert A. Hillman and Jeffrey J. Rachlinski (2002), ‘Standard-Form Contracting in the Electronic Age’ 12. Oren Bar-Gill (2008), ‘ The Behavioral Economics of Consumer Contracts’ 13. Richard A. Epstein (2008), ’The Neoclassical Economics of Consumer Contracts’ 14. Russell Korobkin (2000), ‘Behavioral Economics, Contract Formation, and Contract Law’ Name Index Volume II Acknowledgements An introduction to all three volumes by the editor appears in Volume I PART I PROPERTY 1. Ward Farnsworth (1999), ‘Do Parties to Nuisance Cases Bargain after Judgment?: A Glimpse inside the Cathedral’ 2. Jeffrey J. Rachlinski and Forest Jourden (1998), ‘Remedies and the Psychology of Ownership’ PART II CIVIL RIGHTS AND DISCRIMINATION 3. Linda Hamilton Krieger (1995), ‘The Content of Our Categories: A Cognitive Bias approach to Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity’ 4. Anthony G. Greenwald and Linda Hamilton Krieger (2006), ‘Implicit Bias: Scientific Foundations’ 5. Jerry Kang and Mahzarin R. Banaji (2006), ‘Fair Measures: A Behavioral Realist Revision of Affirmative Action’ PART III SECURITIES REGULATION 6. Donald C. Langevoort (2002), ‘Taming the Animal Spirits of the Stock Market: A Behavioral Approach to Securities Regulation’ 7. Donald C. Langevoort (1997), ‘Organized Illusions: A Behavioral Theory of Why Corporations Mislead Stock Market Investors (and Cause Other Social Harms)’ PART IV CRIMINAL LAW 8. Neal Kumar Katyal (2003), ‘Conspiracy Theory’ 9. Paul H. Robinson and John M. Darley (2007), ‘Intuitions of Justice: Implications for Criminal Law and Justice Policy’ 10. Dan M. Kahan (2003), ‘The Logic of Reciprocity: Trust, Collective Action, and Law’ Name Index Volume III Acknowledgements An introduction to all three volumes by the editor appears in Volume I PART I TRIAL PROCESSES 1. Chris Guthrie, Jeffrey J. Rachlinski and Andrew J. Wistrich (2001), ‘Inside the judicial Mind’ 2. Dan Simon (2004), ‘A Third View of the Black Box: Cognitive Coherence in Legal Decision Making’ 3. Cass R. Sunstein, Daniel Kahneman, David Schkade and Ilana Ritov (2002), ‘Predictably Incoherent Judgments’ PART II HEURISTICS, BIASES AND GOVERNANCE 4. Dan M. Kahan (2007), ‘The Cognitively Illiberal State’ 5. Cass R. Sunstein (2005), ‘Moral Heuristics’ 6. Jeffrey J. Rachlinski and Cynthia R. Farina (2002), ‘Cognitive Psychology and Optimal Government Design’ 7. Jeffrey J. Rachlinski (2000), ‘The Psychology of Global Climate Change’ PART III PATERNALISM AND REGULATION 8. Cass R. Sunstein and Richard H. Thaler (2003), ‘Libertarian Paternalism is not an Oxymoron’ 9. Colin Camerer, Samuel Issacharoff, George Loewenstein, Ted O’Donaghue and Matthew Rabin (2003), ‘Regulation for Conservatives: Behavioral Economics and the Case for ‘Asymmetric Paternalism’ 10. Christine Jolls and Cass R. Sunstein (2006), ‘Debiasing through Law’ 11. Cass R. Sunstein and Robert H. Frank (2001), ‘Cost–Benefit Analysis and Relative Position’ Name Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Economics of Fairness
Book SynopsisA growing literature in economics has studied how fairness considerations shape human behavior. This review analyses the key theoretical and empirical contributions spanning the last four decades, along with influential related work in normative economics. It argues that the fairness motive is essential for understanding human behavior in a wide range of settings, such as markets, bargaining, and redistributive situations. It moves on to a discussion of the large heterogeneity in what people view as fair and the importance people attach to fairness, displaying how a concern for fairness develops in childhood and manifests itself in the brain. This research review will be a valuable tool for those interested in the fascinating field of the economics of fairness.Trade Review‘This is a long-overdue book on fairness – one of the most exciting topics in behavioral economics. Alexander Cappelen and Bertil Tungodden did a great job collecting the important milestones in this literature. From early normative accounts to recent empirical advances, this book organizes and presents all you need to know in order to understand how economists think about the topic.’ -- Uri Gneezy, University of California, San Diego, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Alexander W. Cappelen and Bertil Tungodden PART I NORMATIVE ANALYSIS OF FAIRNESS 1. John E. Roemer (1986), ‘Equality of Resources Implies Equality of Welfare’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 101 (4), November, 751–84 2. Marc Fleurbaey (1995), ’Three Solutions for the Compensation Problem’, Journal of Economic Theory, 65 (2), April, 505–21 3. Julian Le Grand (1990), ‘Equity versus Efficiency: The Elusive Trade-off’, Ethics, 100 (3), April, 554–68 4. James Konow (2003), ‘Which Is the Fairest One of All? A Positive Analysis of Justice Theories’, Journal of Economic Literature, XLI (4), December, 1188–239 5. Hal R. Varian (1975), ‘Distributive Justice, Welfare Economics, and the Theory of Fairness’, Philosophy and Public Affairs, 4 (3), Spring, 223–47 6. Amartya Sen (1979), ‘Equality of What?’, The Tanner Lecture on Human Values, Delivered at Stanford University, May 22nd, 1979, Salt Lake City, UT, USA: University of Utah Press, i–ii, 197–220 PART II FAIRNESS AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR 7. Matthew Rabin (1993), ‘Incorporating Fairness into Game Theory and Economics’, American Economic Review, 83 (5), December, 1281–302 8. Elizabeth Hoffman, Kevin McCabe and Vernon L. Smith (1996), ‘Social Distance and Other-Regarding Behavior in Dictator Games’, American Economic Review, 86 (3), June, 653–60 9. Ernst Fehr and Klaus M. Schmidt (1999), ‘A Theory of Fairness, Competition, and Cooperation’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 114 (3), August, 817–68 10. James Konow (2000), ‘Fair Shares: Accountability and Cognitive Dissonance in Allocation Decisions’, American Economic Review, 90 (4), September, 1072–91 11. Armin Falk, Ernst Fehr and Urs Fischbacher (2008), ‘Testing Theories of Fairness – Intentions Matter’, Games and Economic Behavior, 62 (1), January, 287–303 12. Alexander W. Cappelen, Astri Drange Hole, Erik Ø. Sørensen and Bertil Tungodden (2007), ‘The Pluralism of Fairness Ideals: An Experimental Approach’, American Economic Review, 97 (3), June, 818–27 13. Gary E. Bolton and Axel Ockenfels (2000), ‘ERC: A Theory of Equity, Reciprocity, and Competition’, American Economic Review, 90 (1), March, 166–93 14. Gary Charness and Matthew Rabin (2002), ‘Understanding Social Preferences with Simple Tests’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 117 (3), August, 817–69 15. Elizabeth Hoffman, Kevin McCabe, Keith Shachat and Vernon Smith (1994), ‘Preferences, Property Rights, and Anonymity in Bargaining Games’, Games and Economic Behavior, 7 (3), November, 346–80 16. Dirk Engelmann and Martin Strobel (2004), ‘Inequality Aversion, Efficiency, and Maximin Preferences in Simple Distribution Experiments’, American Economic Review, 94 (4), September, 857–69 17. James Andreoni and Lise Vesterlund (2001), ‘Which is the Fair Sex? Gender Differences in Altruism’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 116 (1), February, 293–312 18. Raymond Fisman, Shachar Kariv and Daniel Markovits (2007), ‘Individual Preferences for Giving’, American Economic Review, 97 (5), December, 1858–76 19. Ernst Fehr and Simon Gächter (2000), ‘Fairness and Retaliation: The Economics of Reciprocity’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 14 (3), Summer, 159–81 PART III THE DEVELOPMENT OF FAIRNESS PREFERENCES 20. Ernst Fehr, Helen Bernhard and Bettina Rockenbach (2008), ‘Egalitarianism in Young Children’, Nature, 454, 28th August, 1079–83 21. Joseph Henrich, Jean Ensminger, Richard McElreath, Abigail Barr, Clark Barrett, Alexander Bolyanatz, Juan Camilo Cardenas, Michael Gurven, Edwins Gwako, Natalie Henrich, Carolyn Lesorogol, Frank Marlowe, David Tracer and John Ziker (2010), ‘Markets, Religion, Community Size, and the Evolution of Fairness and Punishment’, Science, 327 (5972), 19th March, 1480–84, Erratum 22. Ingvild Almås, Alexander W. Cappelen, Erik Ø. Sørensen and Bertil Tungodden (2010), ‘Fairness and the Development of Inequality Acceptance’, Science, 328 (5982), 28th May, 1176–78 23. Ernst Fehr, Daniela Glätzle-Rützler and Matthias Sutter (2013), ‘The Development of Egalitarianism, Altruism, Spite and Parochialism in Childhood and Adolescence’, European Economic Review, 64, November, 369–83 24. Martin A. Nowak, Karen M. Page and Karl Sigmund (2000), ‘Fairness Versus Reason in the Ultimatum Game’, Science, 289 (5485), 8th September, 1773–75 PART IV NEURAL EVIDENCE OF FAIRNESS 25. Alexander W. Cappelen, Tom Eichele, Kenneth Hugdahl, Karsten Specht, Erik Ø. Sørensen and Bertil Tungodden (2014), ‘Equity Theory and Fair Inequality: A Neuroeconomic Study’, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 111 (43), 28th October, 15368–72 26. Elizabeth Tricomi, Antonio Rangel, Colin F. Camerer and John P. O’Doherty (2010), ‘Neural Evidence for Inequality-Averse Social Preferences’, Nature, 463, 25th February, 1089–91, methods 27. Ming Hsu, Cédric Anen and Steven R. Quartz (2008), ‘The Right and the Good: Distributive Justice and Neural Encoding of Equity and Efficiency’, Science, 320 (5879), 23rd May, 1092–95 28. Ernst Fehr and Colin F. Camerer (2007), ‘Social Neuroeconomics: The Neural Circuitry of Social Preferences’, TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences, 11 (10), October, 419–27 29. Alan G. Sanfey, James K. Rilling, Jessica A. Aronson, Leigh E. Nystrom and Jonathan D. Cohen (2003), ‘The Neural Basis of Economic Decision-Making in the Ultimatum Game’, Science, 300 (5626), 13th June, 1755–58 PART V FAIRNESS AND BARGAINING 30. Linda Babcock and George Loewenstein (1997), ‘Explaining Bargaining Impasse: The Role of Self-Serving Biases’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 11 (1), Winter, 109–26 31. Robert Forsythe, Joel L. Horowitz, N. E. Savin and Martin Sefton (1994), ‘Fairness in Simple Bargaining Experiments’, Games and Economic Behavior, 6 (3), May, 347–69 32. Werner Güth, Rolf Schmittberger and Bernd Schwarze (1982), ‘An Experimental Analysis of Ultimatum Bargaining’, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 3 (4), December, 367–88 PART VI FAIRNESS AND REDISTRIBUTION 33. Alberto Alesina and George-Marios Angeletos (2005), ‘Fairness and Redistribution’, American Economic Review, 95 (4), September, 960–80 34. Roland Bénabou and Jean Tirole (2006), ‘Belief in a Just World and Redistributive Politics’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 121 (2), May, 699–746 35. Christina Fong (2001), ‘Social Preferences, Self-Interest, and the Demand for Redistribution’, Journal of Public Economics, 82 (2), November, 225–46 36. Marc Fleurbaey and François Maniquet (2006), ‘Fair Income Tax’, Review of Economic Studies, 73 (1), January, 55–83 37. Ruben Durante, Louis Putterman and Joël van der Weele (2014), ‘Preferences for Redistribution and Perception of Fairness: An Experimental Study’, Journal of the European Economic Association, 12 (4), August, 1059–86 PART VII FAIRNESS AND MARKETS 38. Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch and Richard Thaler (1986), ‘Fairness as a Constraint on Profit Seeking: Entitlements in the Market’, American Economic Review, 76 (4), September, 728–41 39. Ernst Fehr, Georg Kirchsteiger and Arno Riedl (1993), ‘Does Fairness Prevent Market Clearing? An Experimental Investigation’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 108 (2), May, 437–59 40. George A. Akerlof and Janet L. Yellen (1990), ‘The Fair Wage-Effort Hypothesis and Unemployment’, Quarterly Journal of Economics, CV (2), May, 255–83 Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Behavioral Finance
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Behavioral Finance is a comprehensive, topical and concise source of cutting-edge research on recent developments in behavioral finance.The Handbook is divided into three areas of interest. The first ?- Behavioral Biases ?- includes discussions on herding in the market, information processing and the disposition effect in investment decisions. In the second section ?- Behavior in the Investment Process ?- topics explored include the effects of higher transaction costs on traders? behavior, investor sentiment, overconfidence and active management, and behavior effects on forecasts. The final section ?- Global Behavior ?- looks at the effects of various aspects of behavioral finance in international markets including Malaysia, Finland, Australia and Brazil.Consolidating a colossal amount of research into one volume, this Handbook will stimulate new interdisciplinary research for academics, build a body of knowledge about psychological influences on market behavior for finance students, and give practitioners a better understanding of psychological influences on the markets in order to improve investment decision making.Trade Review‘The Handbook of Behavioral Finance is a comprehensive source of cutting-edge research on recent developments in behavioral finance.’ -- Long Range Planning‘As suits the jointly academic and practitioner audience, the technical level is low without being facile. (The Handbook would be a suitable reference for a senior undergraduate or master’s level class in behavioral finance). Most chapters present simple econometric modelling of experimental, survey or revealed preference data. . . chapters are concise, coherent and clearly written.’ -- Susan Thorp, Journal of Pension Economics and Finance‘This book does an excellent job of presenting empirical evidence as to the role of selected psychological attributes on key investment behaviors and it should be valuable to investment professionals as a handbook. Professor Bruce has selected readings that clearly show that investors are more than logic machines. They have evolved brains which makes them susceptible to context and culture. The book wisely avoids making generalizations about a new behavioral financial paradigm which at this time is only in the early stages of development.’ - Robert A. Olsen, California State University, Chico, US‘The breadth and depth of Professor Bruce’s knowledge of behavioral finance and its implications for, and applicability to, all facets of investment decisions makes him as qualified as anyone I know to produce this Handbook. Those who absorb the insights and knowledge that this Handbook offers will prosper. But without it, they will dull their competitive edge both as investors and as educators. I am actually jealous I did not produce this Handbook myself!’ -- Arnold S. Wood, Martingale Asset Management, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction Brian Bruce PART I: BEHAVIORAL BIASES 1. Framing Effects, Selective Information and Market Behavior: An Experimental Analysis Erich Kirchler, Boris Maciejovsky and Martin Weber 2. Information Overload and Information Presentation in Financial Decision Making Julie Agnew and Lisa Szykman 3. Revealing the Information Content of Investment Decisions Noriyuki Okuyama and Gavin Francis 4. The Disposition Effect and Individual Investor Decisions: The Roles of Regret and Counterfactual Alternatives Suzanne O’Curry Fogel and Thomas Berry 5. Overreaction of Exchange-Traded Funds During the Bubble of 1998–2002 Jeff Madura and Nivine Richie 6. Intentional Herding in Stock Markets: An Alternate Approach in an International Context Natividad Blasco, Pilar Corredor and Sandra Ferreruela 7. Psychic Distance in the Eight-year Crisis: An Empirical Study Lili Zhu and Jiawen Yang PART II: BEHAVIOR IN THE INVESTMENT PROCESS 8. The Effects of Higher Transaction Costs on Trader Behavior Ryan Garvey and Anthony Murphy 9. Homo Communitatis: A Rigorous Foundation for Behavioral Finance H. Joel Jeffrey 10. Does Mutual Fund Flow Reflect Investor Sentiment? Daniel C. Indro 11. The Impact of Motivational and Cognitive Factors on Optimistic Earnings Forecasts Anna M. Cianci and Satoris S. Culbertson 12. Overconfidence and Active Management Christoph Gort and Mei Wang 13. Availability Heuristic and Observed Bias in Growth Forecasts: Evidence from an Analysis of Multiple Business Cycles Byunghwan Lee, John O’Brien and K. Sivaramakrishnan 14. Weak and Strong Individual Forecasts: Additional Experimental Evidence Lucy F. Ackert, Bryan K. Church and Kirsten Ely 15. Behavioral Finance and Investment Advice Kremena Bachmann and Thorsten Hens PART III: GLOBAL BEHAVIOR 16. Measuring the Impact of Behavioral Traders in the Market for Closed-end Country Funds from 2002 to 2009 Hugh Kelley and Tom Evans 17. Holding on to the Losers: Finnish Evidence Mirjam Lehenkari and Jukka Perttunen 18. The Impact of Business and Consumer Sentiment on Stock Market Returns: Evidence from Brazil Pablo Calafiore, Gökçe Soydemir and Rahul Verma 19. The Information-Adjusted Noise Model: Theory and Evidence from the Australian Stock Market Sinclair Davidson and Vikash Ramiah 20. Ambiguity Aversion and Illusion of Control in an Emerging Market: Are Individuals Subject to Behavioral Biases? Benjamin Miranda Tabak and Dimas Mateus Fazio 21. Behavioral Finance in Malaysia Ming-Ming Lai, Lee-Lee Chong and Siow-Hooi Tan Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Elgar Companion to Recent Economic
Book SynopsisEconomic methodology has traditionally been associated with logical positivism in the vein of Milton Friedman, Karl Popper, Imre Lakatos and Thomas Kuhn. However, the emergence and proliferation of new research programs in economics have stimulated many novel developments in economic methodology. This impressive Companion critically examines these advances in methodological thinking, particularly those that are associated with the new research programs which challenge standard economic methodology. Bringing together a collection of leading contributors to this new methodological thinking, the authors explain how it differs from the past and point towards further concerns and future issues. The recent research programs explored include behavioral and experimental economics, neuroeconomics, new welfare theory, happiness and subjective well-being research, geographical economics, complexity and computational economics, agent-based modeling, evolutionary thinking, macroeconomics and Keynesianism after the crisis, and new thinking about the status of the economics profession and the role of the media in economics. This important compendium will prove invaluable for researchers and postgraduate students of economic methodology and the philosophy of economics. Practitioners in the vanguard of new economic thinking will also find plenty of useful information in this path-breaking book.Contributors: A. Alexandrova, E. Angner, R.E. Backhouse, B.W. Bateman, P.L. Borrill, L. Bruni, D. Colander, J.B. Davis, K. Dopfer, P. Garcia Duarte, D.W. Hands, D.M. Haybron, F. Heukelom, G.M. Hodgson, K. Juselius, U. Mäki, C. Marchionni, T. Mata, P. Mirowski, P.L. Porta, D. Ross, A.C. Santos, L. Tesfatsion, P. Tubaro, K. Vela Velupillai, J. Vromen, L.R. Wray, S. ZambelliTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: The Changing Character of Economic Methodology John B. Davis and D. Wade Hands PART I: ECONOMICS OF BEHAVIOR AND CHOICE 2. Behavioral Economics Floris Heukelom 3. Experimental Economics Ana C. Santos 4. Neuroeconomics and Economic Methodology Don Ross 5. High-Fidelity Economics Anna Alexandrova and Daniel M. Haybron PART II: WELFARE AND MICROECONOMIC POLICY 6. Current Trends in Welfare Measurement Erik Angner 7. Happiness and Experienced Utility Luigino Bruni and Pier Luigi Porta 8. Applied Policy, Welfare Economics, and Mill’s Half-Truths David Colander 9. Economics as Usual: Geographical Economics Shaped by Disciplinary Conventions Uskali Mäki and Caterina Marchionni PART III: COMPLEXITY AND COMPUTATION IN ECONOMICS 10. Computational Economics Paola Tubaro 11. Agent-based Modeling: The Right Mathematics for the Social Sciences? Paul L. Borrill and Leigh Tesfatsion 12. Computing in Economics K. Vela Velupillai and Stefano Zambelli PART IV: EVOLUTION AND EVOLUTIONARY ECONOMICS 13. A Philosophical Perspective on Contemporary Evolutionary Economics Geoffrey M. Hodgson 14. Economics in a Cultural Key: Complexity and Evolution Revisited Kurt Dopfer 15. Heterogeneous Economic Evolution: A Different View on Darwinizing Evolutionary Economics Jack Vromen PART V: MACROECONOMICS 16. Recent Developments in Macroeconomics: The DSGE Approach to Business Cycles in Perspective Pedro Garcia Duarte 17. On the Role of Theory and Evidence in Macroeconomics Katarina Juselius 18. Methodological Issues in Keynesian Macroeconomics Roger E. Backhouse and Bradley W. Bateman 19. The Dismal State of Macroeconomics and the Opportunity for a New Beginning L. Randall Wray PART VI: THE ECONOMICS PROFESSION, THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC 20. The Spontaneous Methodology of Orthodoxy, and Other Economists’ Afflictions in the Great Recession Philip Mirowski 21. Invasion of the Bloggers: A Preliminary Study on the Demography and Content of the Economic Blogosphere Tiago Mata Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Evolution, Organization and Economic Behavior
Book SynopsisUnderstanding the behavior of individuals and firms is at the heart of evolutionary economics, and of related fields such as behavioral economics, management, and psychology. This book brings together a set of cutting-edge theoretical and empirical contributions addressing individual agents, the evolution of firm organization, as well as the interplay of firm dynamics and regional development. This new and original collection of papers focuses on the intersection of three strands of research: evolutionary economics, behavioral economics, and management studies. Combining theoretical and empirical contributions, the expert contributors demonstrate that the intersection of these fields provides a rich source of opportunities enabling researchers to find more satisfactory answers to questions that (not only evolutionary) economists have long been tackling. Topics discussed include individual agents and their interactions; the behavior and development of firm organizations; and evolving firms and their broader implications for the development of regions and entire economies. This challenging book will prove a thought provoking read for academics, students and researchers with an interest evolutionary economics, behavioral economics and business and management, particularly strategy and entrepreneurship. Contributors: Z. Babutsidze, M.C. Becker, R.A. Boschma, G. Buenstorf, T. Burger-Helmchen, U. Cantner, C. Cordes, M.S. Dahl, H. Dawid, K. Frenken, P. Gjerlov-Juel, W. Guth, P. Harting, H. Kliemt, S. Krabel, P. LlerenaTrade ReviewIf there is anything that can invariably be experienced in modern economies, then it is their incessant innovative transformation. In this fine volume Buenstorf brings together a selection of cutting edge research papers which jointly give the reader a grasp of how these innovative changes come about. The volume highlights how evolutionary economics keeps track of the transformation processes at various levels. With its well chosen focus on behavioral studies, organizational learning and development, and industrial genealogy the volume covers the currently most dynamic topics in the field. --- Ulrich Witt, Max Planck Institute of Economics, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Guido Buenstorf PART I: ECONOMIC BEHAVIOR: INDIVIDUALS AND INTERACTIONS 2. To Weigh or Not to Weigh that is the Question: Advice on Weighing Goods in a Boundedly Rational Way Werner Güth and Hartmut Kliemt 3. Emergent Cultural Phenomena and their Cognitive Foundations Christian Cordes 4. Consumer Learning through Interaction: Effects on Aggregate Outcomes Zakaria Babutsidze 5. Scientists’ Valuation of Open Science and Commercialization: The Influence of Peers and Organizational Context Stefan Krabel PART II: THE EVOLUTION OF FIRMS 6. Capturing Firm Behavior in Agent-based Models of Industry Evolution and Macroeconomic Dynamics Herbert Dawid and Philipp Harting 7. The Emergence of Clan Control in a Science-based Firm: The Case of Carl Zeiss Markus C. Becker 8. Creativity, Human Resources and Organizational Learning Thierry Burger-Helmchen and Patrick Llerena PART III: EVOLVING FIRMS AS DRIVERS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9. Economic Development as a Branching Process Koen Frenken and Ron A. Boschma 10. Spin-off Growth and Job Creation: Evidence on Denmark Pernille Gjerløv-Juel and Michael S. Dahl 11. Innovationes Jenenses: Some Insights into the Making of a Hidden Star Uwe Cantner Index
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Business Expert Press Social Media Marketing: Strategies in Utilizing Consumer-Generated Content
Book SynopsisFaced with constant changes in consumer behavior, marketers are seeking various tools to promote and market their brands. Among those tools, the most impactful is consumer-generated content (CGC). CGC is viewed as a consumer vote of confidence, which is a form of social proof. CGC allows consumers to be involved with the company's marketing strategy. Brands and companies have enabled consumers to be producers of original content, co-creators for an existing brand, and curators for trending ideas in the consumer market.The author explains why it is even more important today that brands need consumer voices to advocate their brands. In this lively and practical book, she uses theories to explain consumer psychology and offers practical examples of which social media platforms are conducive to CGC and why. In addition, she explains how consumers use CGC in different countries, the importance of influencer marketing, and ultimately teaches the strategy of using CGC effectively.
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Business Expert Press Qualitative Marketing Research: Understanding How Behavioral Complexities Drive Marketing Strategies
Book SynopsisQualitative research manages the fundamental challenge in interpreting the complexities associated with consumer behavior, particularly in large diversified marketplace and guides managers towards understanding consumers. This book discusses qualitative research modeling and new approaches of qualitative data collection, interpretation of results, reporting, and deriving managerial implications.Discussions in the book present new insights on conducting and applying qualitative market research and emphasizes on the application of qualitative research in consumer-centric companies. The book argues that companies need to consider a broader perspective of marketing research to support marketing decisions derived by understanding consumer behavior using qualitative research methodology.
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Business Expert Press Market Entropy: How to Manage Chaos and Uncertainty for Improving Organizational Performance
Book SynopsisThis book discusses competitive market dynamics explain contextual market entropy caused because of swift changes in the innovation and technology scenarios.It delineates the attributes of cognitive ergonomics of consumers responding to the market dynamics under the shrinking scenarios of large markets.The author analyzes the emerging theory of chaos, fragmentation of markets, and agile business models to gain advantage in the competitive marketplace and deliberates upon factors that are critical to success of firms. In addition, this book presents new insights on developing hybrid business models using both aggressive and defensive marketing strategies to manage market chaos and behavioral complexities of consumers.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Principles of Microeconomics: An Integrative
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a comprehensive and unique introduction to modern microeconomics. It adopts an integrative approach, positioning the main findings of economics in a broader context. It critically reflects on theories from a philosophical standpoint and compares them to approaches found in the social sciences, while at the same time highlighting the implications for the design of legal systems and business practices.Intended for undergraduate students, the book presents brief examples and comprehensive case studies to help them grasp the real-world implications of the theories. As such, it is suitable for an applied, yet technically precise approach to teaching microeconomics, as well as for a critical review of the economic mainstream. Starting from the question as to why and how societies organize economic activity, it analyzes the potential and limitations of various types of market with regard to alleviating scarcity and achieving distributive objectives, from an institutional perspective.This second edition systematically expands on decision theory by including chapters on traditional decision theory under risk and uncertainty, and on behavioral economics, as well as a chapter presenting findings from the neurosciences, evolutionary psychology, and narrative psychology. Furthermore, there are theoretical additions, along with updated case studies and examples – from trade wars to pandemics and the climate crisis.A new edition of the companion workbook features a wealth of exercises, ranging from basic multiple-choice questions to challenging mathematical problems and case studies, is also available.Table of ContentsIntroduction: First Principles.- Gains from Trade.- A Primer in Markets and Institutions: Introduction.- Supply and Demand Under Perfect Competition.- Normative Economics.- Externalities and the Limits of Markets.- Foundations of Demand and Supply: Decisions and Consumer Behavior.- Costs.- Firm Behavior and Industrial Organization: A Second Look at Firm Behavior Under Perfect Competition.- Firm Behavior in Monopolistic Markets.- Principles of Game Theory.- Firm Behavior in Oligopolistic Markets.- Appendix: A Case Study.- Mathematical Appendix.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Commodity Marketing: Strategies, Concepts, and
Book SynopsisCommoditization is a major challenge for companies in a wide range of industries, and commodity marketing has become a priority for many top managers. This book tackles the key issues associated with the marketing of commodities and the processes of commoditization and de-commoditization. It summarizes the state of the art on commodity marketing, providing an overview of current debates. It also offers managerial insights, case studies, and guidance to help manage and market commodity goods and services.Table of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals of Commodity Marketing.- Commodity Marketing: An Introduction into Key Concepts and Processes.- Commodity Differentiation: A Cross-Industry Approach.- Commodities in the Service Sector: Particularities and Implications for Marketing.- Part II: Commodity Marketing Strategies and Tools.- Commodity Pricing: Fast, Simple, Intelligent.- Price Negotiations in Commodity Markets.- A Behavioral Approach to Pricing in Commodity Markets: Dual Processing of Prices within and around Willingness-to-Pay Ranges.- Price Knowledge and Price Expectations: Their Role for Customer Relationship Marketing of Telecommunications Providers.- On Price Roles and Budget Branding.- Customer Participation and Commodity Marketing.- An Economic View on Group Buying as Marketing Approach for Commodities.- Commodities and Customer Loyalty: Squaring of the Circle?.- Updates on the Connection Between Customer Relationship Management and Commoditization.- Customer Engagement as an Approach to De-Commoditisation.- On Becoming Market Oriented in a Commodity Market: Aligning Internal Operational Capabilities with Customer Needs.- Differentiating the Indifferent: Dealing with Commoditization Paradox Through Innovation.- A Configurational Perspective on Brand Relevance in Commodity Markets.- Influencer Marketing as a Counterstrategy to the Commoditization of Marketing Communications: A Bibliometric Analysis.- Part III: Commodity Marketing in Specific Contexts.- An International Perspective on Commodity Marketing.- Non-price-Related De-commoditization: An Exploratory Study in the Refractories Industry.- CRM in the Energy Market: Customer Relationship Management in Commodity Industries Using the Example of an Energy Service Provider.- Illuminating Organizational Processes Behind the Rising Phenomenon of Industry Commoditization.- De-commoditization in B2B Markets: A Communication Perspective.
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Springer International Publishing AG Finance's Wrong Turns: A New Foundation for
Book SynopsisThere is a foundational crisis in financial theory and professional investment practice: There is little, if any, credible evidence that active investment strategies and traditional institutional quantitative technologies are able to provide superior risk-adjusted, cost-adjusted return over investment relevant horizons. Economic and financial theory has been in error for more than fifty years and is the fundamental cause of the persistent ineffectiveness of professional asset management. Contemporary sociological and economic theory, agent-based modeling, and an appreciation of the social context for preference theory provides a rational and intuitive framework for understanding financial markets and economic behavior. The author narrates his long-term experience in the use and limitations of traditional tools of quantitative asset management as an institutional asset manager in practice and as a quantitative analyst and strategist on Wall Street. Monte Carlo simulation methods, modern statistical tools, and U.S. patented innovations are introduced to redefine portfolio optimality and procedures for enhanced professional asset management. A new social context for expected utility theory leads to a novel understanding of modern equity markets as a financial intermediary for purchasing power constant time-shift investing uniquely appropriate for meeting investor long-term investment objectives. This book addresses the limitations and indicated resolutions for more useful financial theory and more reliable asset management technology. In the process, it traces the major historical developments of theory and institutional asset management practice and their limitations over the course of the 20th century to the present, including Markowitz and the birth of modern finance, CAPM theory and emergence of institutional quantitative asset management, CAPM and VM theory limitations and ineffective iconic tools and strategies, and innovations in statistical methodologies and financial market theory. Table of ContentsChapter 1 : The Birth of Modern Finance.- Chapter 2 : The Birth of Capital Market Theory.- Chapter 3 : Rise of Institutional Quantitative Management.- Chapter 4 : Finance Theory in Crisis.- Chapter 5: The Crisis at the Workbench or Markowitz’s revenge.- Chapter 6: The Michaud Efficient Frontier and Rank-Dependent Utility.- Chapter 7: Statistical Portfolio Management.- Chapter 8: Equity Markets in a Sociological Framework.
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Palgrave Macmillan Deconstructing Behavior Choice and Wellbeing
Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Part I: An ordering of paths, well-being, and economics: how to make you, a chimp, or even a cactus, better off?.- Chapter 1: Economicus: assumptions of a neoclassical theory of behavior, and their implications my take.- Chapter 2: Welfare (well-faring) economics as a theory of what is right and wrongmy take.- chapter 3: Could economicus be the product of evolution rather than the creation of God?.- Chapter 4: Wanting versus liking, and happiness: an electrical/chemical stew.- Chapter 5: Does consuming more increase WB? Is getting rich the path to happiness?.- Chapter 6: Common quirks, incorrect beliefs, and flawed choosing.- Chapter 7: The endowment effect.- Chapter 8: Returning to whether all the different kinds of WB are commensurable and whether all the different bearers-of-WB are comparable.- Part II: What is a choice? Choice or the illusion of choice?.- Chapter 9: How would you define a choice? And the difference between a choice and the experience/sense of making a choice.- Chapter 10: The evidence on conscious choice.- Part III: Most moral philosophers are not welfare consequentialists, so what are they?.- Chapter 11: A primer on welfare economics vs. other ethics.- Chapter 12: A bit more on welfare economics, external effects, and interpersonal comparisons of WB.- Epilogue: Do you make choices, and if so, has your choosing made you happy?.
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Palgrave Macmillan Social and Behavioural Macroeconomics
Book SynopsisChapter 1: Introduction: The Social and Behavioural Turn in Macroeconomics.- Chapter 2: Behavioural Economics: A Review.- Chapter 3: Sociality and behavioural traits in Macroeconomics.- Chapter 4: Socio-behavioural traits and long-run growth.- Chapter 5: Hyperbolic discounting, labour supply and growth.- Chapter 6: Hyperbolic discounting and macroeconomic policy.- Chapter 7: Socio-behavioural traits and inequality.- Chapter 8: Socio-economics, macroeconomics and finance.
£62.99
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Events und Erlebnis: Stand und Perspektiven der
Book SynopsisDie Autorinnen und Autoren des Tagungsbandes liefern aus Sicht des Marketing, der Kommunikationstheorie sowie der Medienwissenschaften Erklärungsansätze für das Entstehen und Wirken von Erlebnissen im Eventkontext. Der Band fasst die auf der achten Wissenschaftlichen Konferenz zur Eventforschung, die am 28. Oktober 2016 an der TU Chemnitz stattfand, vorgestellten und diskutierten aktuellen Forschungsergebnisse zum Thema Events und Erlebnis zusammen. Das Schwerpunktthema wird ergänzt um wissenschaftliche und praxisorientierte Beiträge u. a. zum Messecontrolling, zu Events im Innovationsmanagement, zur Digitalisierung in der Live-Kommunikation oder zum Markenschutz.Table of ContentsBedeutung von Erlebnissen zur Wertschaffung für den Eventbesucher.- Erlebnisorientierte Inszenierung von Räumen und deren Wirkung.- Spielen und Erleben.- Events als Instrument des Innovationsmanagements.- Digitalisierung in der Live-Kommunikation.- Erlebnismarketing und Markenschutz. Events als Instrument des Innovationsmanagements.
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Springer Konsum im Alter: Das höhere Lebensalter und seine
Book SynopsisGeorg Felser widmet sich den spezifischen Konsumbedürfnissen älterer Menschen. Er zeigt auf, dass unterschiedliche Lebenserfahrungen und Alterungsprozesse dafür sorgen, dass ältere Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten eine besonders vielfältige Zielgruppe bilden und es dennoch charakteristische Entwicklungen gibt, die das höhere Lebensalter unweigerlich mit sich bringt. Unterstützt von Experteninterviews wertet der Autor die neusten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse aus und erklärt, warum man der älteren Zielgruppe besondere Aufmerksamkeit widmen sollte.Table of ContentsDifferenzierung und Segmentierung der älteren Zielgruppe.- Altersbilder in der Selbst- und Fremdwahrnehmung.- Konsumpsychologisch relevante Veränderungen im Alter.- Konsumdaten, Freizeitverhalten und materielle Lebenssituation.- Altersspezifische Vulnerabilitäten.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Financial Capability in der Kunde-Bank-Beziehung:
Book SynopsisNadine Mayer untersucht, ob vor dem Hintergrund einer zunehmenden Unzufriedenheit von Privatkunden mit Finanzdienstleistungen und einer steigenden Komplexität des Finanzentscheidungsprozesses die Förderung der Finanzkompetenz von Privatkunden eine vorteilhafte Wettbewerbsstrategie für Kreditinstitute sein kann. Dafür entwickelt sie ein interdisziplinäres Wissenskooperationsmodell zwischen Privatkunde und Bank und verzahnt das Konzept der Financial Capability mit bankstrategischen Fragestellungen.Table of ContentsAnalyse der Konsequenzen dynamischer Entwicklungen für die Kunde-Bank-Beziehung. - Betrachtung des Finanzentscheidungsprozesses aus wissensbasierter Perspektive. - Anforderungen an kundenorientierte Marktbearbeitungsstrategien unter dem Blickwinkel wissensbasierter Finanzentscheidungsprozesse. - Ein Wissenskooperationsmodell zwischen Kunde und Bank aus theoretischer und empirischer Sich.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Showrooming im stationären Einzelhandel:
Book SynopsisRund drei von vier Deutschen lassen sich in einem Fachgeschäft ausführlich beraten, kaufen jedoch die Ware später im Internetshop eines Wettbewerbers. Dieses als Showrooming bezeichnete Konsumverhalten ist mit der steigenden Akzeptanz des Onlinehandels zu einer wachsenden Herausforderung des stationären Handels geworden. André Schneider entwickelt auf Basis der Behavioral Reasoning Theory ein Erklärungsmodell des Showroomingverhaltens und testet es empirisch. Der Autor gewährt mit der Untersuchung nicht nur tiefgreifende Einsichten in das opportunistische Kaufverhalten im Multi-Channel-Kontext des Handels, sondern liefert auch wertvolle Erkenntnisse für die Praxis. Trade Review“… Besonderen Wert erhält die Arbeit auch durch die praktischen Tipps für den stationären Handel, die von der Praxiserfahrung des Autors profitieren. Zielgruppen sind vor allem Dozenten und Studenten der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Marketing, Handel und Vertrieb sowie Fach- und Führungskräfte in den Bereichen Marketing-, Dienstleistungs- und Handelsmanagement.” (AUMA Compact, Heft 6, 4. April 2019)Table of ContentsGründe für und gegen das Showrooming aus Konsumentensicht.- Erklärungsmodell der Intention und Einstellung zum opportunistischen Kaufverhalten im Multi-Channel-Umfeld des Handels.- Service- und Convenienceorientierung als Chance für den stationären Einzelhandel.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Emotionale Ansteckung in technologiebasierten
Book SynopsisKatja Lohmann entwickelt Wirkungsmodelle, die den Einfluss von Smileys auf die Emotionen der Kunden in den neuen Servicekanälen der computervermittelten Kommunikation und der Self-Service Technologies vor dem Hintergrund des Prozesses der emotionalen Ansteckung betrachten. Mit Hilfe von zwei experimentellen Untersuchungen werden die theoretischen Annahmen geprüft und die Bedeutung emotionaler Ersatzinformationen wie der Smileys für die technologiebasierten Serviceinteraktionen aufgezeigt. Die Arbeit leistet somit einen Beitrag zur Fragestellung, wie Unternehmen in Zeiten der Digitalisierung ihre Kunden weiterhin sozial und emotional ansprechen und damit die menschliche Wärme im Kundenkontakt aufrechterhalten können.Table of ContentsServiceinteraktionen als Berührungspunkt zwischen Kunden und Unternehmen.- Bedeutung der nonverbalen Kommunikation in der Serviceinteraktion.- Einfluss der technischen Entwicklung auf die Serviceinteraktionen.- Emotionale Ansteckung über emotionale Ersatzinformationen.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Die Big-Data-Debatte: Chancen und Risiken der
Book SynopsisIn dieser Open-Access-Publikation analysieren die Autoren die öffentliche Debatte um Chancen und Risiken von Big Data und diskutieren die konkreten Implikationen in verschiedenen Lebensbereichen. In einer repräsentativen Befragung vermessen sie das Wissen und die Einstellung der Bevölkerung zu Big Data. Im Ergebnis verhalten sich die Nutzer paradox, sorglos und besorgt zugleich. Gezeigt wird aber auch, an welchen Punkten die Bürger aufgeschlossen für einen neuen Umgang mit Big Data sind. Daten-Sharing, Open Data finden durchaus Akzeptanz, ebenso auch neue Muster für bestehende Branchen, jenseits der tradierten Vorstellungen.Table of ContentsHindernisse und Lösungsangebote für eine Verständigung über den Umgang mit Massendaten.- Big Data, Data Analytics und Smart Services rund um Wohnen, Gesundheit und Mobilität.- Chancen und Risiken aus Sicht der Bürger.- Big Data: Bürgerschreck und Hoffnungsträger!.
£42.74
Springer Gabler Customer Experience Management in Der Praxis:
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Eventforschung: Aktueller Stand und Perspektiven
Book SynopsisDie Autorinnen und Autoren des Tagungsbandes ziehen anlässlich des 10-jährigen Jubiläums der Wissenschaftlichen Konferenz Eventforschung Bilanz und werfen gleichzeitig einen Blick in die Zukunft der Live Communication. Das Schwerpunktthema „10 Jahre Eventforschung“ wird mit vielfältigen wissenschaftlichen und praxisorientierten Beiträgen, u. a. zur Digitalisierung, zur Arbeitssituation in der Branche, zum agilen Projektmanagement, zum Datenschutzrecht sowie zur Nachhaltigkeit, bearbeitet. Dieser Band fasst die auf der 10. Eventkonferenz, die am 26. Oktober 2018 an der TU Chemnitz stattfand, vorgestellten und diskutierten Forschungsergebnisse und Praxisbeispiele zusammen.Trade Review“…Der Band richtet sich an Dozierende und Studierende der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit dem Schwerpunkt Marketing, Vertrieb und Kommunikation sowie Fach- und Führungskräfte aus den Bereichen Event- und Messemanagement.” (AUMA Institut, auma.de, 14. November 2019)Table of ContentsEvents und Messen im Spiegel der Zeit.- Gamification und mobile Spiele in der Live Communication.- Wirkungsmessung von Live Communication Maßnahmen.- Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitssicherheit in der Meeting- und Eventbranche.- Crowdmanagement und Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte im Event- und Messekontext.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Public Procurement in the European Union: How
Book SynopsisAlexander Rhode investigates performance-oriented measures of Contracting Authorities in public tenders conducted within the EU. He finds that Contracting Authorities can improve their performance and attract more suppliers by publishing (as precise as possible) starting prices in the beginning of a tender. First, he reports that compared with private-sector negotiations, starting prices do not create entry barriers in public procurement. Second, he finds that increased numerical precision of starting prices is linearly correlated with better performance and a higher number of bids. In public procurement, suppliers tend to attribute increased credibility to precise starting prices which reduces their (perceived) entry risks. Table of ContentsDefinition of performance management in tenders.- Identification of Contracting Authorities’ scope of action.- Discussion of performance-oriented measures.- Investigation of starting price publication.- Analysis of starting price precision.- Derivation of managerial and regulative implications.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Grundzüge der Neuroökonomie: So entstehen
Book SynopsisDieses essential führt in eine spezielle Form der Entscheidungswissenschaft – die Neuroökonomie – ein, die Psychologie, Neurowissenschaften und Ökonomie verbindet, um neue Erkenntnisse über das menschliche Handeln und Verhalten zu gewinnen. Mit diesem Gerüst analysiert man das Konsumentenverhalten, die Finanzentscheidungen von Investoren (Neurofinanzen) und die moderne Marketingstrategie von Unternehmen (Neuromarketing). Der Autor stellt dar, wie die Funktionsweise und Grundbedürfnisse unseres Gehirns uns steuern. Mit zahlreichen Beispielen und Studien wird das neuroökonomische Modell anschaulich und lebendig erklärt. Table of ContentsWas ist Neuroökonomie?.- Einfache Entscheidungen erforschen.- Einblick in das Gehirn.- Neurofinanzen.- Gehirn und Geld.- Risikotoleranz und Angst.- Neuromarketing.- Irrational und emotional.- Die vier Grundbedürfnisse.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Loyalitätsprogramme im digitalen Wandel: Eine
Book SynopsisJessica Chhen untersucht, warum Konsumenten Mobile Loyalty Apps verwenden oder ablehnen und welche Implikationen sich daraus für die Anbieter von Loyalitätsprogrammen ergeben. Dazu stellt sie ein erweitertes Modell auf Basis der Theory of Planned Behavior auf. Anhand einer Online-Befragung und der statistischen Auswertung der gewonnenen Daten kommt die Autorin u.a. zu der Erkenntnis, dass der Unterhaltungswert einer Mobile Loyalty App für die Schaffung einer positiven Einstellung wichtiger ist als der ökonomische Nutzen.Table of ContentsNeue Anforderungen und Möglichkeiten für Loyalitätsprogramme als Smartphone-App.- Entwicklung eines Untersuchungsmodells auf Basis der Theory of Planned Behavior unter Berücksichtigung verschiedener Einflussfaktoren.- Ergebnisse der empirischen Untersuchung und Ableitung von Implikationen für Anbieter von Loyalitätsprogrammen.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Erfolgsfaktoren von Online Customer Experience:
Book SynopsisMarktsättigung, Erlebnisorientierung und Digitalisierung zwingen die Konsumgüterbrancheweltweit zu einem umfassenden Strukturwandel. Insbesondere im Segment Kosmetik und Körperpflege werden Informatisierungskonzepte wie Augmented Reality, Sprachassistenten und Co. zur Entscheidungsgrundlage für Konsumenten, wenn keine physische Testmöglichkeit besteht. Für Hersteller von Konsumgütern ist es daher erfolgskritisch zu wissen, welche Kriterien die Entscheidungen und Erfahrungen der Konsumenten online bestimmen. Auf Basis dieser Problemskizze ist es das Ziel der Forschungsarbeit, Rahmenbedingungen und Einflussfaktoren von Online Customer Experience abzubilden, um für Theorie und Praxis gültige Erfolgsfaktoren für das Konzept zu entwickeln. Table of ContentsTheoretische Fundierung von Online Customer Experience.- Konzeptualisierung von OCE Kategorien: Sensorische, affektive, kognitive, relationale, konative Dimension.- Fallstudien der Kosmetik- und Körperpflegebranche: Wearable, AR-App, Sprachassistent.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Die Nahrung der Optimisten: Eine Motivstudie zu
Book SynopsisDiese Studie gibt erstmalig einen umfassenden Einblick in die Motivstruktur zweier vergleichbarer Ernährungstrends. Durch den Konsum von Superfood oder Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln (NEM) werden die Werte Gesundheit, Lebensfreude und Selbstbewusstsein angestrebt. Grundlage der Motivstudie ist der Stand der Wissenschaft zu den gesundheitlichen Wirkungen von Superfoods und NEM. Die Ergebnisse können von Unternehmen als Basis für Neuproduktentwicklungen und zukünftige Kommunikationsstrategien eingesetzt werdenTable of ContentsErnährungstrend Superfoods.- Die Wirkung von Superfoods und NEM auf den menschlichen Organismus.- Ernährungstrend NEM.- Die Motivstrukturen hinter dem Konsum von Superfoods und NEM.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Digital Signage am Point of Sale: Der Einfluss
Book SynopsisRicarda C. Rainer untersucht, ob ein emotionsadaptiertes Targeting mittels Digital Signage (DS) am Point of Sale gewinnbringend ist. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage, ob bei positiver bzw. negativer Stimmung die Bewerbung unterschiedlicher Produkte sinnvoll ist und wie diese Inhalte gestaltet werden sollen. Ein emotionsorientiertes Targeting ist mittels Digital-Signage-Bildschirmen durch die Installierung einer Kamera und einer Emotionserkennungssoftware am Point of Sale möglich. Ein Laborexperiment mit acht Experimentalgruppen und knapp 200 Teilnehmern zeigt, ob bei negativer bzw. positiver Stimmung ein emotionaler oder ein informativer DS Inhalt zu verändertem Kaufverhalten führt. Zusätzlich wird die Produktgruppe berücksichtig. Insgesamt kann mit dieser Arbeit das große Potential von emotionsadaptiertem Targeting im Handel gezeigt werden. Table of ContentsDigitalisierung am Point of Sale.- Digital Signage als Ladengestaltungselement.- Einfluss von Ladengestaltung auf die Emotionen.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Online-Kommunikation für Zielgruppen mit einem
Book SynopsisKarin Weissinger beschreibt anhand der LOHAS, wie Personen mit einem nachhaltigen Lebensstil als Zielgruppen im Internet verortet werden können, denn diese sind für Unternehmen hochattraktiv. Nachhaltigkeit ist omnipräsent und kein Unternehmen kann es sich leisten, auf nachhaltige Themen zu verzichten. Die Autorin geht daher den Fragen nach, wie die adäquate Ansprache gestaltet sein muss, welche Implikationen diese Zielgruppen auf die Online-Kommunikation von Unternehmen haben und wie der Eindruck von „Greenwashing“ vermieden werden kann.Table of ContentsZielgruppen LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability). - Verortung und Werte sowie Herausforderungen im Konsument*innenverhalten. - Der österreichische Lebensmitteleinzelhandel (LEH) mit ausgewählten Trends und Herausforderungen. - Nachhaltigkeit in der Marktkommunikation des LEH. - Ausgewählte Instrumente für die strategische Online-Kommunikation. - Spezielle Charakteristika der Kommunikationsbotschaft für LOHAS im LEH.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Neuroökonomie: Eine wissenschaftstheoretische
Book SynopsisDas vorliegende Open-Access-Buch gibt einen Überblick über die Entwicklung der Neuroökonomie und ihre Fragestellungen. Die Neuroökonomie ist ein noch relativ junger Wissenschaftszweig, in dem kognitive Neurowissenschaftler und Ökonomen zusammenarbeiten. Dabei werden die neurologischen Prozesse bei der Verarbeitung ökonomischer Entscheidungen untersucht. Lena Dreher beleuchtet die Suche nach neuen Modellen für die Erforschung menschlicher Entscheidungsfindung und analysiert das Vorgehen der Neuroökonomie. Dabei werden auch die methodischen Probleme und vorgebrachten Kritiken untersucht. Die wissenschaftstheoretischen Erläuterungen der Mutterwissenschaften und wie ihre Fragestellungen und Arbeitsweisen in der Neuroökonomie zusammenkommen, machen die Methoden und Probleme der Neuroökonomie verständlich.Dies ist ein Open-Access-Buch.Table of Contents1. Einleitung.- 2. Warum Neuroökonomie?.- 3. Verhaltensökonomie.- 4. Neurowissenschaften.- 5. Die neuroökonomische Zusammenarbeit.- 6. Kritiken an der Neuroökonomie.- 7. Schluss.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Automated Pattern Recognition of Communication
Book SynopsisThe world of digitalisation is changing the way how people and business companies communicate with each other. Electronic negotiations represent one of the most important forms of business communication and can influence the successes and failures of companies in a significant way, whether in interorganisational or intraorganisational processes. Analysing negotiation interactions to determine pattern-based peculiarities in the communication offers new value-adding information concerning the management of optimised communication processes, even though the machine-based processing of communication data bears a series of challenges. The present book develops a new approach to analyse the automated pattern recognition potential of Machine Learning methods in unstructured negotiation communication. It presents holistic research frameworks for the effective detection of structural patterns and reveals the pattern labelling potential in high-dimensional communication data by analytically implementing a series of Machine Learning methods.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Application of Data Mining Methods for Pattern Recognition in Negotiation Support Systems.- Advanced Maintenance of Data Richness in Business Communication Data – An Evaluation of Dimensionality Reduction Techniques.- Analytical Comparison of Clustering Techniques for the Recognition of Communication Patterns.- Pattern Labelling of Business Communication Data.- Discussion and Outlook.- References.
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Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic Nudging towards Health: A Tool to Influence Human
Book SynopsisAn analysis of “nudging” as a tool for influencing human health behavior. Behavioral economics sees “nudges” as ways to encourage people to re-evaluate their priorities in such a way that they voluntarily change their behavior, leading to personal and social benefits. This book examines nudging as a tool for influencing human behavior in health policy. The authors investigate the contemporary scientific discourse on nudging and enrich it with an ontological, epistemological, and praxeological analysis of human behavior. Based on analyses of the literature and a systemic review, the book defines nudging tools within the paradigm of prospect theory. In addition to the theoretical contribution, Nudging also examines and offers suggestions on the practice of health policy regarding obesity, malnutrition, and especially type 2 diabetes mellitus.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Human Behavior in the Mirror of the Traditional Paradigm 1.1. Delimitation of the Term "Human Behavior" 1.2. Human Behavior from the Perspective of the Axiom of Homo Economicus, Cartesian Rationality, and Epistemology2. Nudges and Nudging2.1 Behavioral Economics and Prospect Theory – The Theoretical and Methodological Bases for the Concept of the Nudge 2.2 The Phenomenon of the Nudge2.3 The Problem of Nudging in Contemporary Scientific Discourse 2.3 Nudging Tools in the Paradigm of Prospect Theory 3. Food Nudges – Health Policy Tools in the Field of Obesitology and Diabetology 3.1 Defining “Food Nudges “ 3.2 The Methods and Methodology for Analyzing the Scientific Discourse in the Field of Food Nudges 3.3 Results of the Analysis of Scientific Discourse. Identified Food Nudging Tools.3.3.1 Priming and Labeling3.3.2 Positioning, Proximity and Size Nudges 3.3.3. Decoy Effect, Default Options, Framing, Monetary Nudges, Salience Effect and Social Norms 3.3.4. Multi-Component Nudges 4. Systematic Review of Scientific Articles on Food Nudges 4.1 Country of Origin of the Selected Scientific Studies4.2 Classification of Analyzed Scientific Studies according to Journals 4.3 Detailed Results of the Literary Search by Category Nudges (Years of 2017–2021)ConclusionReferencesSummary Name IndexSubject Index
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Social Values and Social Indicators: Essays in
Book SynopsisThe book is a collection of essays written since 2010, and dealing, in one way or another, with the place of values in economic analysis. The centrality of values in the collection is not surprising, given that the thematic concerns informing the essays in the book relate principally to methodological issues in economic enquiry, to the normatively constrained aggregation of personal preferences into collective choice, and to problems of logical coherence and ethical appeal in the axiom systems underlying the measurement of economic and social phenomena such as poverty, inequality and literacy. While many of the essays are more or less technical in nature, they are all explicitly motivated by considerations that go beyond the formalisms of presentation to an involvement with the role of moral reasoning in economic analysis. In particular, the essays emphasize the importance of ‘ought propositions’ in a science which is all too often regarded as being wholly and exclusively ‘positive’ in its orientation. The book should be of particular interest to researchers, students, and public policy makers.Table of ContentsChapter 1: “Instrumentalism” and Friedman’s Methodology: A Short Objection.- Chapter 2: A Sort of Paretian Liberalism.- Chapter 3: Liberty, Equality, and Impossibility: Some General Results in the Space of “Soft” Preferences.- Chapter 4: The Arrow Paradox with Fuzzy Preferences.- Chapter 5: Equality, Priority, and Distributional Judgements.- Chapter 6: Two Logical and Normative Issues Relating to Measurement in the Social Sciences.- Chapter 7: Social Groups and Economic Poverty: A Problem in Measurement.- Chapter 8: Reckoning Sub-Group Poverty Differentials in the Measurement of Aggregate Poverty.- Chapter 9: Poverty Measurement in the Presence of a “Group Affiliation Externality”.- Chapter 10: Revisiting the Normalization Axiom in Poverty Measurement.- Chapter 11: The Focus Axiom and Poverty: On the Co-existence of Precise Language and Ambiguous Meaning in Economic Measurement.- Chapter 12: Assessing Inequality in the Presence of Growth.- Chapter 13: Revisiting an Old Theme in the Measurement of Inequality and Poverty.- Chapter 14: Inequality Measurement with Subgroup Decomposability and Level-Sensitivity.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Socialism with a Human Face: Using Behavioural
Book SynopsisEast Germany’s economic history is typically told as a story of the unravelling of an inherently flawed system. Yet, while the system’s inefficiency is undeniable, its economic history was much richer than its comparatively poor economic performance suggests. For many who lived there, it was a system that, over its forty years, was capable of achievements and generally functioned at bearable levels. This book combines the insights of behavioural economics with archival research to peel away layers of rhetoric and assumptions about the East German economy and explore aspects of that underlying functionality. Through a series of cases studies that examine the establishment of socialist workplaces, the searches for productivity growth and efficiency, and the emergence of financial crisis, the book considers the system from the perspective of the humans who operated it and made the decisions that made it work. Unencumbered by political preconceptions, it offers a more realistic understanding of East German economic history than that derived from stagnant debates about the clash of systems. The new perspectives and approaches presented demonstrate that, extracted from its Cold War context, East Germany’s economic history can be analysed for what it was, rather than for what it symbolised. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Perceptions.- Chapter 2: Making Decisions: Lessons from Behavioural Economics.- Chapter 3: Establishing the Socialist Workplace: Labour, Norms and the Introduction of Piecework.- Chapter 4: Learning from the Soviet Union Means Learning to Win: Group Technology and the Mitrofanov method.- Chapter 5: Searching for Socialist Efficiency: The Case of the Schwedt Initiative.- Chapter 6: Choosing Bankruptcy: The Onset of Debt and Financial Crisis.- Chapter 7: Conclusion.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore The End of Rationality and Selfishness: A Story
Book SynopsisThis book reviews the antinomy of rationality and selfishness raised from egoism, though rationality and selfishness are understood as basic evolutionary dynamics of humans and other organisms in both classical economics and evolutionary biology. Based on the research and a comparison with human’s social cooperative behavior, the author presents his belief that the social cooperative system, in its essence, cooperation and conflict are of uncertain stochasticity resulting from their intrinsic asymmetric interaction between cooperative partners. The book then discusses limitations of Newton’s methodology of monism in both biology and social science. The understanding of the asymmetric and uncertain characteristics found in cooperation system needs perspective of quantum physics of pluralism. At the end of the book, the author undertakes a review of consistency of Newtonian and monism philosophy and the links between quantum physics and pluralism philosophy.Table of ContentsThe Paradox of Rationality and Selfishness.- Two Asymmetric and Uncertain Selection---Start Thinking by a Hammer.- Inheritance of Acquired Character and Outbreak of Mass Incidents ---Increasing Pressure Accelerates the Evolution of Altruistic Behavior.- Social Cooperation: Drive Toward Choice of Sex.- Cooperation & Slavery---Free Competition to Social Division of Labor.- The Significance of Our Survival.
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Springer Nature Singapore The Household Finance Issues in China
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Pre-suasion / Per-suation
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Taylor & Francis Death in a Consumer Culture
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Taylor & Francis Trusting Nudges
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