| Description |
1 online resource (253 pages) : illustrations |
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data file rda |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-253). |
| Contents |
Rational, Irrational -- Game Theory: A Beautiful Mind -- The Jungle Tale and the Market Tale -- Economics, Pragmatics and Seven Traps -- (Sort of) Economic Policy. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
"Part memoir, part crash-course in economic theory, this deeply engaging book by one of the world's foremost economists looks at economic ideas through a personal lens. Together with an introduction to some of the central concepts in modern economic thought, Ariel Rubinstein offers some powerful and entertaining reflections on his childhood, family and career. In doing so, he challenges many of the central tenets of game theory, and sheds light on the role economics can play in society at large. The book is as thought-provoking for seasoned economists as it is enlightening for newcomers to the field. Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind, describes Economics Fables as a "wonderfully inviting introduction to game theory, rich in personalities, history and sense of place. Ariel Rubinstein is not only a brilliant theorist with a knack for lucid exposition, but a gifted storyteller. Students will find the ideas surprisingly accessible. Aspiring scholars, wondering whether a life of the mind is worth pursuing, will find his personal journey of intellectual discovery thrilling."--Publisher's website. |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Economics.
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Economics -- Sociological aspects.
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Game theory.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- General.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Reference.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- Microeconomics.
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Economic theory and philosophy.
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Economics, finance, business and management.
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Economics.
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Economics. (OCoLC)fst00902116
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Economics -- Sociological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00902213
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Game theory. (OCoLC)fst00937501
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| Indexed Term |
game theory. |
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microeconomics. |
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beautiful mind. |
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economic models. |
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john nash. |
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hotelling's game. |
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economic theory. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rubinstein, Ariel. Economic fables. Cambridge : Open Book, 2012 1906924775 (OCoLC)793214180 |
| ISBN |
9781906924799 (electronic book) |
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1906924791 (electronic book) |
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9781906924805 (electronic book) |
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1906924805 (electronic book) |
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9781906924812 (electronic book) |
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1906924813 (electronic book) |
| Standard No. |
10.11647/OBP.0020 doi |
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