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Author Akerlof, George A., 1940-

Title Animal spirits : how human psychology drives the economy, and why it matters for global capitalism / George A. Akerlof and Robert J. Shiller.

Publication Info. Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2009]
©2009

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 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  330.122 AKERLOF    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  330.122 AKE    Check Shelf
 Rocky Hill, Cora J. Belden Library - Adult Department  330.122 AKERLOF    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  330.122 AKERLOF c.32526  Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  330.122 A314A    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  330.122 AKERLOF    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  330.122 AK    Check Shelf
Description xiv, 230 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents Confidence and its multipliers -- Fairness -- corruption and bad faith -- Money illusion -- Stories -- Why do economies fall into depression? -- Why do central bankers have power over the economy (insofar as they do)? -- Why are there people who cannot find a job? -- Why is there a trade-off between inflation and unemployment in the long run? -- Why is saving for the future so arbitrary? -- Why are financial prices and corporate investments so volatile? -- Why do real estate markets go through cycles? -- Why is there special poverty among minorities?
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-218) and index.
Subject Economics -- Psychological aspects.
Finance -- Psychological aspects.
Capitalism.
Globalization.
Added Author Shiller, Robert J.
ISBN 9780691142333 hardcover alkaline paper
0691142335 hardcover alkaline paper
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