This book aims to provide a complete and rigorous overview of the most pressing topics related to behavioural economics and the environment. It collects state-of-the-art original research on this topical field and adopts a behavioural economics perspective that focuses on the effects of psychological, social, and cognitive factors on the decision-making process. Discussion of different methods of research (e.g., experiments, surveys, meta-analyses) is combined with the most recent trends of this line of research offered by influential scholars in behavioural and environmental economics. The book proves a comprehensive and innovative tool for researchers and students interested in the behavioural economics of the environment and in designing policy interventions aimed at reducing the human impact on the environment.

Behavioral Economics and the Environment: A Research Companion

Alessandro Bucciol;Marcella Veronesi
2023-01-01

Abstract

This book aims to provide a complete and rigorous overview of the most pressing topics related to behavioural economics and the environment. It collects state-of-the-art original research on this topical field and adopts a behavioural economics perspective that focuses on the effects of psychological, social, and cognitive factors on the decision-making process. Discussion of different methods of research (e.g., experiments, surveys, meta-analyses) is combined with the most recent trends of this line of research offered by influential scholars in behavioural and environmental economics. The book proves a comprehensive and innovative tool for researchers and students interested in the behavioural economics of the environment and in designing policy interventions aimed at reducing the human impact on the environment.
2023
9781032001029
Environmental economics
Behavioural economics
Experimental economics
Nudging
Psychology
Sustainability
Social preferences
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