Neuroeconomics

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Reuter, Martin (Editor), Montag, Christian (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Studies in Neuroscience, Psychology and Behavioral Economics,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Neurosciences.; Economic theory.; Personality.; Social psychology.; Personality and Social Psychology.; Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods.

This book represents one of the cornerstones of the series Studies in Neuroscience, Psychology and Behavioral Economics. It is divided into eight sections, starting with an introduction to neuroeconomics followed by an overview of frequently applied experimental paradigms (games) in neuroeconomics r...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction into the Field of Neuroeconomics
• Historical Aspects of Neuroeconomics
• Game Theory and Human Decision Making
• Paradigms in Neuroeconomics
• Human Decision Making and the Brain: Structure and Functionality of the Central Nervous System
• Methods in Neuroeconomics
• Hormones
• Genetics
• Empirical Findings in Neuroeconomics – State of the Art
• Loss Aversion
• Trust
• Risk
• Impulsivity
• Dictator game
• Ultimatum Game
• Third Party Punishment
• Decision Making under Ambiguity
• Altruism
• Pathological Decision Making.