Identity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being /

This work bridges a critical gap in the social sciences. It brings identity and norms to economics. People's notions of what is proper, and what is forbidden, and for whom, are fundamental to how hard they work, and how they learn, spend, and save

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Main Authors: Akerlof, George A., 1940-, Kranton, Rachel E.
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Language:eng
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, c201
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spelling KOHA-OAI-TEST:4613552020-12-19T17:16:53ZIdentity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being / Akerlof, George A., 1940- Kranton, Rachel E. Princeton : Princeton University Press,c2010engThis work bridges a critical gap in the social sciences. It brings identity and norms to economics. People's notions of what is proper, and what is forbidden, and for whom, are fundamental to how hard they work, and how they learn, spend, and saveIncludes bibliographical references and indexIntroduction -- Identity economics -- Identity and norms in utility -- Where we fit into today's economics -- Identity and the economics of organizations -- Identity and the economics of education -- Gender and work -- Race and minority poverty -- Identity economics and economic methodology -- Conclusion, and five ways identity changes economics.This work bridges a critical gap in the social sciences. It brings identity and norms to economics. People's notions of what is proper, and what is forbidden, and for whom, are fundamental to how hard they work, and how they learn, spend, and savePSZJBLEconomicsIdentity (Psychology)EconomicsURN:ISBN:9780691146485
spellingShingle Economics
Identity (Psychology)
Economics
Akerlof, George A., 1940-
Kranton, Rachel E.
Identity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being /
title Identity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being /
title_full Identity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being /
title_fullStr Identity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being /
title_full_unstemmed Identity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being /
title_short Identity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being /
title_sort identity economics how our identities shape our work wages and well being
topic Economics
Identity (Psychology)
Economics
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