Evolving Economics: Synthesis

Stanton, Angela A. (2006): Evolving Economics: Synthesis.

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature of behavioral-, experimental-, and neuro-economics research with the ultimatum and the dictator games.

“One may wonder whether Adam Smith, were he working today, would not be a neuroeconomi[st]” Aldo Rustichini 2005

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Literature Review of behavioral-; experimental- and neuro-economics using ultimatum and dictator game
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D0 - General > D01 - Microeconomic Behavior: Underlying Principles; A - General Economics and Teaching > A1 - General Economics > A10 - General

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