The Handbook of Experimental Economics (Paperback)

~ John H. Kagel (Editor), Alvin E. Roth (Editor)

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A critical review and analysis of the foundations of laboratory experiments in economics, and much more. . . . Indeed, this handbook serves as a thoughtful agenda for future researchers. . . . -- Review

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This book is impressive for the clarity, depth, and informativeness of its surveys. The focus on series of experiments is very instructive.... One can learn a lot from the issues debated, the methodological digressions, and the many suggestions for further research.... This is a great book that is wholeheartedly recommended.
(F. van Winden The Journal of Economics )

The book provides not only a comprehensive and deep review of major areas of experimental research, but it is also exceptionally intellectually stimulating and insightful for theoretical economists as well as those who are interested in more immediate policy issues.
(Katerina Sherstyuk Economic Record )

This is a book written principally to demonstrate the considerable scope and potential of economics experiments, and it achieves that objective very well.
(Graham Loomes The Times Higher Education Supplement )

A critical review and analysis of the foundations of laboratory experiments in economics, and much more. . . . Indeed, this handbook serves as a thoughtful agenda for future researchers. . . .
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Product Details

• Paperback: 740 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press (November 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0691058970
• ISBN-13: 978-0691058979
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #208,535 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars extremely comprehensive yet succinct, October 11, 2000

By A Customer

Who wants to know how experimental economics has evolved, what experimental economists cover and do? Anyone who has ever thought why people make seemingly irrational decisions can read this book and find out how the research has been evolving in that regard! Find interesting differences from economists' view, compared with psychologists' view. The book is a must for any experimental economists, and all researchers interested in judgment and decision making. This is a great book for any experimental economics course... and the website maintained by Alvin Roth is a treasure for further research.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good review/ Introduction, September 15, 2005

By	A. Milano (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Handbook of Experimental Economics (Hardcover)

The Handbook is a good introduction to some of the key research lines in experimental economics. It is a great place to get started with the literature.