Economics uncut : a complete guide to life, death and misadventure / edited by Simon W. Bowmaker.

Contributor(s):

Bowmaker, Simon W, 1971- [editor.]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

1843763621
9781843763628

Subject(s):

Economics

DDC classification:

330 22

LOC classification:

HB74.P8 E337 2005

Contents:

Preface / Simon W. Bowmaker -- Bend it like Becker / Simon W. Bowmaker -- Introduction / David D. Friedman -- 1. Economics of drug addiction / Simon W. Bowmaker and Frank Heiland -- 2. Economics of drug prohibition / Jeffrey A. Miron -- 3. Economics of drug liberalization / Mark Thornton, Bruce L. Benson and Simon W. Bowmaker -- 4. Economics of crime / Bruce L. Benson and Simon W. Bowmaker -- 5. Economics of marriage and divorce / Leora Friedberg and Steven N. Stern -- 6. Economics of pornography / Samuel Cameron -- 7. Economics of prostitution / Peter G. Moffatt -- 8. Economics of suicide / Samuel Cameron -- 9. Economics of religion / Robert J. Stonebraker -- 10. Economics of assisted reproduction / Sherrie A. Kossoudji -- 11. Economics of abortion / Leo H. Kahane -- 12. Economics of sport / John Goddard and Peter J. Sloane -- 13. Economics of gambling / Robert Simmons -- 14. Economics of rock 'n' roll / Simon W. Bowmaker, Ronnie J. Phillips and Richard D. Johnson.

Review: "This book applies principles of microeconomics to unusual settings to inspire students, teachers and scholars alike in the 'dismal science'. Leading experts show how economics reaches into the strangest of places and throws light onto the occasionally dark side of human nature." "'Sins and Needles' examines the economics of drug addiction, prohibition and liberalization; 'Guns and Roses' looks at the contribution economists can make to understanding crime as well as marriage and divorce; 'Body and Soul' investigates the economics of pornography, prostitution, suicide and religion; 'Conception and Rejection' explores the controversial economics of assisted reproduction and abortion; and 'Fun and Games' considers the economics of sport, gambling and music." "Not only does Economics Uncut illustrate how economics can be used to promote our understanding of a broad range of human behaviour, but it also draws upon research conducted in other disciplines from the social sciences. As such, this fascinating and highly accessible book will be of great interest to academics, students and researchers in economics, criminology, sociology and psychology alike."--BOOK JACKET.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This book applies principles of microeconomics to unusual settings to inspire students, teachers and scholars alike in the 'dismal science'. Leading experts show how economics reaches into the strangest of places and throws light onto the occasionally dark side of human nature." "'Sins and Needles' examines the economics of drug addiction, prohibition and liberalization; 'Guns and Roses' looks at the contribution economists can make to understanding crime as well as marriage and divorce; 'Body and Soul' investigates the economics of pornography, prostitution, suicide and religion; 'Conception and Rejection' explores the controversial economics of assisted reproduction and abortion; and 'Fun and Games' considers the economics of sport, gambling and music." "Not only does Economics Uncut illustrate how economics can be used to promote our understanding of a broad range of human behaviour, but it also draws upon research conducted in other disciplines from the social sciences. As such, this fascinating and highly accessible book will be of great interest to academics, students and researchers in economics, criminology, sociology and psychology alike."--BOOK JACKET.

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