2008-04-29 papers

on Neuroeconomics

Issue of 2008‒04‒29
one paper chosen by
Daniela Raeva

Neuroeconomics: A Sober (but Hopeful) Appraisal By B. Douglas Bernheim

Neuroeconomics: A Sober (but Hopeful) Appraisal

By:	B. Douglas Bernheim
Abstract:	This paper evaluates the prospects for the emerging field of neuroeconomics to shed light on traditional positive and normative economic questions. It argues that the potential for meaningful contributions, though often misunderstood and frequently overstated, is nevertheless present.
JEL:	D01 D60 D87
Date:	2008–04
URL:	http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:13954&r=neu

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