{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-the-economics-of-information-9780199243259","title":"An Introduction to the Economics of Information","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this revised second edition, An Introduction to the Economics of Information covers the consequences for the character and efficiency of the interaction between individuals and organizations when one party has more or better information on some aspect of the relationship. This is the condition of asymmetric information, under which the information gap will be exploited if, by doing so, the better-informed party can achieve some advantage. The book is written for a one-semester course for advanced undergraduates taking specialized course options, and for first-year postgraduate students of economics or business.After an introduction to the subject and the presentation of a benchmark model in which both parties share the same information throughout the relationship, chapters are devoted to the three main asymmetric information topics of Moral Hazard, Adverse Selection, and Signalling.The wide range of economic situations where the conclusions are applied includes such areas as finance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ean excellent book. This is a major contribution to the literature in the area of information economics. The most important quality of the book is that it is relatively easy to understand the complicated models of information economics from this book. It is a useful book for all academics interested in modern economics and business issues * Prof. Sardar M. N. Islam, Victoria University, Australia *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction ; 2. The Base Model ; 3. The Moral Hazard Problem ; 4. The Adverse Selection Problem ; 5. Signalling ; Mathematical Appendix ; Additional Exercises","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766985326935,"sku":"9780199243259","price":54.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780199243259.jpg?v=1758711928","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-the-economics-of-information-9780199243259","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}