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An Economic Theorist's Book of Tales by George A. Akerlof (Paperback, 1984)

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These essays explore what happens when a skilful economist makes unconventional assumptions. Economic theory has traditionally relied upon a tacit and 'classical' set of assumptions that have gradually acquired a life of their own in defining how economists write and how they justify economic models. Similarly, these assumptions have acquired an autonomous character: they guide the way economists think about the world. In consequence, consideration of alternative assumptions has become taboo. These essays are substantively and stylistically novel because they break these taboos and bring new assumptions into economic theory. The papers apply this adventurous approach to a wide range of issues - from insurance markets and trade in underdeveloped countries to unemployment and discrimination. Some of the essays derive the implications for economic markets of costly asymmetric information. Others explore the findings of other social sciences such as anthropology, psychology, and sociology.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9780521269339
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96325250

Product Key Features

Book Title
An Economic Theorist's Book of Tales
Author
George A. Akerlof
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Government
Publication Year
1984
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
228mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
248g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
George A. Akerlof
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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