Applying experimental methods has become one of the most powerful and versatile ways to obtain economic insights, and experimental economics has especially supported the development of behavioral economics. The Art of Experimental Economics identifies and reviews 20 of the most important papers to have been published in experimental economics in order to highlight the power and methods of this area, and provides many examples of findings in behavioral economics that have extended knowledge in the economics discipline as a whole.

Chosen through a combination of citations, recommendations by scholars in the field, and voting by members of leading societies, the 20 papers under review - some by Nobel prize-winning economists - run the full gamut of experimental economics from theoretical expositions to applications demonstrating experimental economics in action. Also written by a leading experimental economist, each chapter provides a brief summary of the paper, makes the case for why that paper is one of the top 20 in the field, discusses the use made of the experimental method, and considers related work to provide context for each paper. These reviews quickly expose readers to the breadth of application possibilities and the methodological issues, leaving them with a firm understanding of the legacy of the papers' contributions.

This text provides a survey of some of the very best research in experimental and behavioral economics and is a valuable resource for scholars and economics instructors, students seeking to develop capability in applying experimental methods, and economics researchers who wish to further explore the experimental approach.

About the Author

Gary Charness is a Professor of Economics and the Director of the Experimental and Behavioral Economics Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA.

Mark Pingle is a Professor of Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA.

Reviews

"This is a terrific book. Experts in experimental economics summarize, contextualize and position 20 landmark papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers."

Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam

"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."

Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and at Institut d iAnalisi Economica -- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas

"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!"

Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"This is a terrific book. Gary Charness and Mark Pingle have selected 20 landmark papers in experimental economics. Experts wrote essays about these papers, in which they summarize, contextualize, and position the papers. This book is a delight for both newcomers who want to learn quickly about the highlights of the field and for seasoned experimenters who will discover interesting new facts and insights on their favorite papers."

Theo Offerman, Professor of Behavioral Game Theory, University of Amsterdam

"What are some of the greatest papers in experimental economics and why? By having experienced researchers reevaluate highly cited and highly influential papers, this book offers insights into experimental research that no other book has provided."

Jordi Brandts, Research Professor, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics and Institut d iAnalisi Economica - Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas

"This book provides clear summaries of 20 classic economic experiments, along with interesting discussions of their impact and subsequent work. It is a great way for economists to get a sense of what experimental economics is about, and it will be a great supplement to any class on the topic. Highly recommended!"

Drew Fudenberg, Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Book Information
ISBN 9780367894306
Author Gary Charness
Format Paperback
Page Count 234
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 420g