Elgar Encyclopedia of Behavioural and Experimental Economics

This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive account of the complementary forces of behavioural economics, a novel field combining psychological insights with analytical economic thinking and experimental economics.

Addressing key topics and pioneering research in the field, entries are written by a wealth of leading scholars as well as government and industry practitioners. In addition to key academic topics, they cover new issues arising from the increasing popularity of behavioural insights in academia, business and policy. The Elgar Encyclopedia of Behavioural and Experimental Economics offers a multidimensional approach to this unique area of research which combines scholarly thought across many disparate fields.



Key Features:







Discusses the ethics and academic practice of behavioural economics


Explores applications of behavioural economics in relation to current political, economic and social issues


Provides a range of bibliometric, biographic, historical and practitioner accounts of behavioural economics


120 entries summarise the latest research in the field, including topics such as individual differences and personality disorders



The Elgar Encyclopedia of Behavioural and Experimental Economics is an essential read for students, researchers and academics in the fields of economics, business and management, psychology, political science and law. It is also an invaluable reference for practitioners and industry stakeholders.