History, Methodological Reflections and Contemporary Applications
This study book by Sjoerd Beugelsdijk addresses the work that integrates cultural and institutional factors in economics. It provides a clear analysis of methodological reflections and practical applications within this research field.
Description
More and more economists recognize the role of informal institutions and culture in economic outcomes. This book provides an overview of the work that introduces cultural and institutional aspects to enrich economic behavioral theories. The first chapters cover theoretical approaches, from Smith and Weber to contemporary methodological issues. It then shows how this cultural perspective explains economic phenomena in entrepreneurship, trust, international trade, and corporate governance, with special attention to the context in The Netherlands.
Product specifications
- Author: Sjoerd Beugelsdijk (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication date: 2010-12-23
- Number of pages: 408
- ISBN: 9780521193009
- Theme: Economic history
- BISAC: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History