An introduction to physiological economics
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An introduction to physiological economics. / Hulme, Oliver J.; Webb, Edward J.D.; Sebald, Alexander C.
Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Experimental Economics. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019. s. 173-193.Publikation: Bidrag til bog/antologi/rapport › Bidrag til bog/antologi › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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TY - CHAP
T1 - An introduction to physiological economics
AU - Hulme, Oliver J.
AU - Webb, Edward J.D.
AU - Sebald, Alexander C.
PY - 2019/1/1
Y1 - 2019/1/1
N2 - This chapter provides a brief introduction to the field of physiological economics. We begin by articulating why physiology is important for understanding the behavior of economic agents. Focusing primarily on hormonal signals, we outline basic concepts in endocrinology. We provide a description of the most commonly analyzed hormones, including their biological relevance and how they are measured. We then proceed to describe the available evidence pertaining to the relation between hormones and economic behavior, including both individual and social decision-making. We end by briefly exploring limitations, challenges, and potential future directions.
AB - This chapter provides a brief introduction to the field of physiological economics. We begin by articulating why physiology is important for understanding the behavior of economic agents. Focusing primarily on hormonal signals, we outline basic concepts in endocrinology. We provide a description of the most commonly analyzed hormones, including their biological relevance and how they are measured. We then proceed to describe the available evidence pertaining to the relation between hormones and economic behavior, including both individual and social decision-making. We end by briefly exploring limitations, challenges, and potential future directions.
U2 - 10.4337/9781788110563.00018
DO - 10.4337/9781788110563.00018
M3 - Book chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85089046152
SN - 9781788110556
SP - 173
EP - 193
BT - Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Experimental Economics
PB - Edward Elgar Publishing
ER -
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