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    This document provides an overview of the textbook "A Course in Behavioral Economics" by E. Angner. The textbook offers a concise introduction to behavioral economics, contrasting it with mainstream neoclassical theory. It explains key concepts intuitively and illustrates them with real-world examples. The second edition includes a new chapter on behavioral welfare economics and expanded content reflecting the field's continued growth. The book is intended as an accessible textbook for students and general readers interested in learning more about behavioral economics.

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    This document provides an overview of the textbook "A Course in Behavioral Economics" by E. Angner. The textbook offers a concise introduction to behavioral economics, contrasting it with mainstream neoclassical theory. It explains key concepts intuitively and illustrates them with real-world examples. The second edition includes a new chapter on behavioral welfare economics and expanded content reflecting the field's continued growth. The book is intended as an accessible textbook for students and general readers interested in learning more about behavioral economics.

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    E.

    Angner
    A Course in Behavioral Economics

    ▶ A concise, self-contained introduction to the subject of behavioral


    economics 
    ▶ Contrasts behavioral economics with the mainstream neoclassical
    theory 
    ▶ Explains the intuition behind the concepts 
    ▶ Real-world examples illustrate the theory, helping students see the
    relevance of behavioral economics to the world around them
    ▶ A wealth of teaching resources are available on the companion
    website: sample syllabi, an instructor's guide, sample handouts and
    examinations, and PowerPoint slides
    ▶
    ▶ new_to_this_edition
    2nd ed. 2016, 336 p. ▶ A brand new chapter on behavioral welfare economics, libertarian
    paternalism, and the nudge agenda
    ▶ New sections on overconfidence, projection bias, and more
    Printed book ▶ An expanded range of real-life examples and exercises, reflecting the
    Softcover continued uptake of behavioral economics across the disciplines
    ISBN 978-1-137-51292-5
    ▶ 42,99 € | £36.99 A Course in Behavioral Economics is a concise and reader-friendly introduction to one of
    ▶ *46,00 € (D) | 47,29 € (A) | CHF 47.50 the hottest developments in social and behavioral science today. Covering all core areas
    of the subject, Erik Angner clearly lays out the theory and explains the intuitions behind
    it. A rich selection of applications from economics, management, marketing, political
    science, and public policy illustrate how useful behavioral economics can be. No advanced
    mathematics is required.
     
    This redesigned and updated second edition:
     
    • includes a brand new chapter on behavioral welfare economics and the nudge agenda;
     
    • contains new sections on overconfidence, projection bias, and more; and
     
    • offers an expanded range of real-life examples and exercises, reflecting the continued
    uptake of behavioral economics across the disciplines.
     
    It is an ideal textbook for students coming to behavioral economics from various fields, for
    general readers looking for a thorough and readable introduction to the subject, and for
    anyone who has been captivated by popular-science books on behavioral economics and
    wants to know more.

    The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with * include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for
    Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with ** include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices
    exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted.

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