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

By:

Akerlof, George A

Contributor(s):

Kranton, Rachel E

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Princeton Princeton University Press 2010Description: vi, 185 p. ill 25 cmISBN:

9780691152554

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

306.3 23 AK-I

LOC classification:

HB74.P8 A4944 2010

Other classification:

QB 100
QC 010

Contents:

Introduction -- 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.

Summary: 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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Item type	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Print	OPJGU Sonepat- Campus	General Books	Main Library	306.3 AK-I (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		136718

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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