{"product_id":"superheroes-and-economics-9780815367086","title":"Superheroes and Economics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first sight, superheroes and economics seem to occupy completely different dimensions â but a clash of dimensions is a classic comic book storyline! In this first-of-its kind book, an economist and a business writer assemble an A-team of academic talent to explore the intersection of superhero mythology and economic theory in ten accessible chapters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperheroes and Economics uncovers basic economic truths that are integral to the comic stories from some of the genres most famous names. The authors of the chapters look at ways that economic principles can add authenticity to imagined universes, and how familiar superhero stories can demonstrate concepts used by economists to forecast the behavior of markets and individuals. If Spider-Man is so smart, why isnât he rich? What are the economic implications of a tech entrepreneur like Tony Stark actually inventing Iron Man armor? What does the 80-year career of Wonder Woman tell us about the evolving role of women in the workp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDedication, Contributors, Preface. 1 Economic Realism in the Worlds of Alan Moore, \u003ci\u003eRob Salkowitz. \u003c\/i\u003e2 The High Cost of Being Batman, \u003ci\u003eClair Smith. \u003c\/i\u003e3 Wonder Woman: Feminist and Economic Icon, \u003ci\u003eJames Bryan. \u003c\/i\u003e4 Poor Peter Parker: Spider Sense Doesn't Apply to Making a Living, \u003ci\u003ePatrick Holt. \u003c\/i\u003e5 From Weakling to Superhero: The Economics of Captain America, \u003ci\u003eJohn Robinson and William C. Wood. \u003c\/i\u003e6 The Political Economy of Black Panther’s Wakanda, \u003ci\u003eBob Subrick. \u003c\/i\u003e7 Truth, Justice and the Economic Way, \u003ci\u003eBrian O’Roark. \u003c\/i\u003e8 From the Comic Book to the Real World: The Principal-Agent Problem and Moral Hazards When Iron Man Flies Over Your Backyard, \u003ci\u003eDeborah Kozdras \u0026amp; Antoinette Criss. \u003c\/i\u003e9 The Shadow v. Batman: Contrasting Approaches to \"Producing\" Justice, \u003ci\u003eJohn Swinton. \u003c\/i\u003e10 The Avengers vs. The Incredible (But Unpredictable) Hulk, \u003ci\u003eAmanda Mandzik. Index\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577563255127,"sku":"9780815367086","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/superheroes-and-economics-9780815367086","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}