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Book SynopsisPresents a critical survey of the results and methods of laboratory experiments in economics. The first chapter provides an introduction to experimental economics, with the remaining chapters providing surveys in areas of economics that have seen a concentration of experiments: public goods, coordination problems, bargaining, and others.
Trade Review"This book is impressive for the clarity, depth, and informativeness of its surveys. The focus on series of experiments is very instructive... One can learn a lot from the issues debated, the methodological digressions, and the many suggestions for further research... This is a great book that is wholeheartedly recommended."--F. van Winden, The Journal of Economics "The book provides not only a comprehensive and deep review of major areas of experimental research, but it is also exceptionally intellectually stimulating and insightful for theoretical economists as well as those who are interested in more immediate policy issues."--Katerina Sherstyuk, Economic Record "This is a book written principally to demonstrate the considerable scope and potential of economics experiments, and it achieves that objective very well."--Graham Loomes, The Times Higher Education Supplement "A critical review and analysis of the foundations of laboratory experiments in economics, and much more... Indeed, this handbook serves as a thoughtful agenda for future researchers... "--Choice
Table of ContentsPrefaceList of Contributors1Introduction to Experimental Economics32Public Goods: A Survey of Experimental Research1113Coordination Problems1954Bargaining Experiments2535Industrial Organization: A Survey of Laboratory Research3496Experimental Asset Markets: A Survey4457Auctions: A Survey of Experimental Research5018Individual Decision Making587Author Index705Subject Index715
