| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xi, 267 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-256) and index. |
| Contents |
Getting beyond assumptions -- How can you get people to do what you want? -- What can Craigslist, mazes, and a ball and bucket teach us about why women earn less than men? -- What can a matrilineal society teach us about women and competition? -- How can sad silver medalists and happy bronze medalists help us close the achievement gap? -- How can poor kids catch rich kids in just months? -- What seven words can end discrimination? -- Be careful what you choose, it may be used against you -- How can we save ourselves from ourselves? -- What really makes people give to charity? -- What can cleft palates and opt-out boxes teach us about people's reasons for giving to charity? -- Why is today's business manager an endangered species? -- How to change the world ... or at least get a better deal. |
| Summary |
A colorful examination of why people do what they do--observed through the lens of incentives that can spur people to achieve--as reviewed by two superstars revolutionizing economics. |
| Subject |
Economics -- Psychological aspects.
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Motivation (Psychology) -- Economic aspects.
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| Added Author |
List, John A., 1968-
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| ISBN |
9781610393119 hardback |
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1610393112 hardback |
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