{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-cognitive-economics-the-science-of-mistakes-hardcover","title":"An Introduction to Cognitive Economics: The Science of Mistakes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Caplin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces readers to \"cognitive economics,\" a rapidly emerging interdisciplinary science built on economic, psychological, and data scientific foundations. Throughout the book, economist Andrew Caplin provides new approaches to help scholars collaborate and solve problems that can shape economic outcomes and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivided into two parts, the first section brings readers up to speed on economic concepts that underlie decision-making mistakes, such as utility functions, subjective beliefs, and costs of learning. It also explores real-world applications, including improvements in legal decision-making, online privacy protection, and optimizing human-AI collaboration. The book also discusses the future impact of AI on the workforce and emphasizes the need for decision-making skills and financial literacy in navigating this evolving landscape. In the second section of the book, Caplin addresses the barriers to progress within social sciences, advocating for interdisciplinary cooperation and innovative measurement techniques to advance the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book invites readers to contribute to the development of cognitive economics. Whether you are a socially-conscious and hard-working citizen, business leader, scholar, or policymaker, this book will help you understand why cognitive economics matters to you and how you can contribute to its takeoff.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is available open access, which means it is freely available online. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant, original, and packed with fresh ideas. \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caplin\u003c\/strong\u003e has written a manifesto, calling for a 'science of mistakes, ' using large data sets to understand what people are doing and why. Full of important findings and terrific insights, Caplin's book paves the way toward a revolution in social science--something we have never seen before.\"--\u003cstrong\u003eCass R. Sunstein\u003c\/strong\u003e, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard University and coauthor of \u003cem\u003eNudge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"One of the most brilliant, creative, and brave thinkers in economics and really all of the social sciences, \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caplin\u003c\/strong\u003e has produced a masterwork in this beautifully written book.... All social scientists should read and ponder this wonderful book.\"--\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Durlauf\u003c\/strong\u003e, Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor and Director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book introduces readers to \"cognitive economics,\" a rapidly emerging interdisciplinary science built on economic, psychological, and data scientific foundations. Throughout the book, economist Andrew Caplin provides new approaches to help scholars collaborate and solve problems that can shape economic outcomes and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivided into two parts, the first section brings readers up to speed on economic concepts that underlie decision-making mistakes, such as utility functions, subjective beliefs, and costs of learning. It explores real-world applications, including improvements in legal decision-making, online privacy protection, and optimizing human-AI collaboration. The book discusses the future impact of AI on the workforce and emphasizes the need for decision-making skills and financial literacy in navigating this evolving landscape. In the second section of the book, Caplin addresses the barriers to progress within social sciences, advocating for interdisciplinary cooperation and innovative measurement techniques to advance the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book invites readers to contribute to the development of cognitive economics. Whether you are a socially-conscious and hard-working citizen, business leader, scholar, or policymaker, this book will help you understand why cognitive economics matters to you and how you can contribute to its takeoff.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is open access.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caplin\u003c\/strong\u003e is Silver Professor of Economics at New York University and a fellow of the Econometric Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caplin\u003c\/strong\u003e is Silver Professor of Economics at New York University and a fellow of the Econometric Society. In addition to this, he is Director of the Behavioral Economics Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Sloan-Nomis Program on the Cognitive Foundations of Economic Behavior. He has proposed innovative methods of housing finance, which are currently under development. The work Caplin is doing to introduce cognitive economics as a unique academic and applied approach is supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.31 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46123631280325,"sku":"9783031730412","price":62.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/u8d9gNV3mH9783031730412.webp?v=1777010379","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-cognitive-economics-the-science-of-mistakes-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}