An Intensive Course in Experimental Economics is a study book written by Daniel Friedman and Alessandra Cassar. It covers the basic principles of experimental economics and shows how to design and carry out an economic experiment. The book is intended for students and researchers who are looking for practical insights into the design and application of experiments in economics.
Description
Experimental economics is playing an increasingly important role in economic science through the use of laboratory experiments with human subjects. This book provides an overview of the history of experimental economics before, followed by clear instructions on how to set up an experiment. It covers both classic applications and the latest methods. With contributions from leading experts such as Reinhard Selten and Axel Leijonhufvud, this work is a valuable resource for anyone who is delving into economics before moving on to practical applications of experiments.
Product information
- Author: Alessandra Cassar (University of San Francisco, USA)
- Series: Routledge Advances in Experimental and Computable Economics
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint: Routledge
- Publication date: 2004-01-22
- Number of pages: 248
- ISBN: 9780415324021
- Theme: Economic theory and philosophy
- BISAC: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Theory
About the authors
Daniel Friedman is Professor of Economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Alessandra Cassar is Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco.