Behavioral Economics

In: Economic Issues, Problems and Perspectives

Abstract

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Themes, Philosophy and Applications of Behavioral Economics -- Abstract -- Behavioral Economics -- Themes and Philosophy of Behavioral Economics -- Behavioral Paths Not Taken -- Methodology of Behavioral Economics -- Applications -- Macroeconomics and Saving -- Labor Economics -- Finance -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Frontiers of Behavioral Economics -- Abstract -- Acronyms -- Frontiers of Behavioral Economics -- Franchising of Behavioral Economics -- Finance -- Game Theory -- Labor and Organizational Economics -- Public Finance -- Formal Foundations -- Field Studies -- Importing 'New' Psychology -- Neuroeconomics -- Results Consistent with Rational Choice -- Results Consistent with Behavioral Economics -- New Constructs and Ideas -- Causing Preferences -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- A New Look at the Ultimatum Game: Relational and Individual Differences Underlying the Division of Gains and Losses -- Abstract -- Acronyms -- A Behavioral Economics Perspective on Fairness Judgments -- An Introduction to the Ultimatum Game -- Individual Differences in the Ultimatum Game -- Sharing Gains and Losses in the Ultimatum Game -- Relational Mechanisms in the Allocation of Gains and Losses -- Concluding Remarks and Future Directions of Investigation -- Acknowledgment s -- References -- About the Author -- Chapter 4 -- Behavioral Economics Factors in the Decision-Making of Green Building Technology for Sustainable Infrastructure Governance -- Abstract -- Acronyms -- Introduction -- Background -- Behavioral Economics Factors -- Behavioral Perspective -- Stakeholders Domain -- Training-Information Interface -- Learning -- Justification -- Communication -- Society Domain -- Awareness-Experience Interface -- Support -- Knowledge -- Values -- Economic Perspective -- Environment Domain