
Probability in Economics
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 16. December 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-415-86214-1 (ISBN)
Description
Notions of probability and uncertainty have been increasingly prominant in modern economics. This book considers the philosophical and practical difficulties inherent in integrating these concepts into realistic economic situations. It outlines and evaluates the major developments, indicating where further work is needed.
This book addresses:
* probability, utility and rationality within current economic thought and practice
* concepts of ignorance and indeterminancy
* experimental economics
* econometrics, with particular reference inference and estimation.
This book addresses:
* probability, utility and rationality within current economic thought and practice
* concepts of ignorance and indeterminancy
* experimental economics
* econometrics, with particular reference inference and estimation.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
274 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-86214-1 (9780415862141)
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Omar Hamouda | Robin Rowley
Probability in Economics
E-Book
04/2013
1st Edition
Routledge
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Omar Hamouda | Robin Rowley
Probability in Economics
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04/2013
Routledge
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Omar Hamouda | Robin Rowley
Probability in Economics
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Persons
Hamouda, Omar; Rowley, Robin
Content
1. Introduction 2. Varieties of Probability 3. Expected Utility 4. Rationality and Conditional Expectations 5. Ignorance, Surprise and Vagueness 6. Experiments, Dynamics, and Cognitive Illusions 7. Evidence, Support, and Beliefs 8. Economics 9. Concluding Remarks and Overview