Economic fables /
"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 po...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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Cambridge :
Open Book,
2012.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| 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. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (253 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-253). |
| ISBN: | 9781906924799 1906924791 9781906924805 1906924805 9781906924812 1906924813 1906924775 9781906924775 |