The Economics of Excess : Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy
The Economics of Excess : Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy
The Economics of Excess : Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy by Harold Winter
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Author: Harold Winter
Page Count: 208 pages
Published Date: 30 Aug 2011
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Publication Country: Palo Alto, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780804761482
File size: 26 Mb
Download Link: The Economics of Excess Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy
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The Economics of Excess discusses both standard and behavioral economics as they apply to addiction, indulgence, and social policy. Chapter One provides a thorough discussion of economic models of addiction. The model developed in most detail takes into account both standard and behavioral approaches. The next three chapters examine specific indulgences: smoking, drinking, and overeating. The heart of this book is its comprehensive discussion of what is often referred to as the "new paternalism." Many economists are now challenging the more traditional belief that, unless they are harming others, people should be left to their own indulgences. As more and more economists are arguing for policies that are designed to protect people from themselves, this book offers a serious, yet accessible, discussion of the pros and cons of such interventions. Written in an approachable style, this book will serve researchers who are new to the economics of addiction and students in a variety of economics and policy courses alike.
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The Economics of Excess : Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy by Harold Winter
Author: Harold Winter
Page Count: 208 pages
Published Date: 30 Aug 2011
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Publication Country: Palo Alto, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780804761482
File size: 26 Mb
Download Link: The Economics of Excess Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy
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The Economics of Excess discusses both standard and behavioral economics as they apply to addiction, indulgence, and social policy. Chapter One provides a thorough discussion of economic models of addiction. The model developed in most detail takes into account both standard and behavioral approaches. The next three chapters examine specific indulgences: smoking, drinking, and overeating. The heart of this book is its comprehensive discussion of what is often referred to as the "new paternalism." Many economists are now challenging the more traditional belief that, unless they are harming others, people should be left to their own indulgences. As more and more economists are arguing for policies that are designed to protect people from themselves, this book offers a serious, yet accessible, discussion of the pros and cons of such interventions. Written in an approachable style, this book will serve researchers who are new to the economics of addiction and students in a variety of economics and policy courses alike.
Read online The Economics of Excess : Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy Buy The Economics of Excess : Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy Download The Economics of Excess : Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy ebook, pdf, djvu, epub, mobi, fb2, zip, rar, torrent Download to iPad/iPhone/iOS, B&N nook The Economics of Excess : Addiction, Indulgence and Social Policy ebook, pdf, djvu, epub, mobi, fb2, zip, rar, torrent