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Kagel, John Henry Son of Bernard and Ruth Kagel.
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'Until not much more than 20 years ago, economists frequently lamented the fact that they were limited in their empirical analyses to statistical assessments of market behavior, because controlled economic experiments were (thought to be) infeasible, unethical, or both. Much has changed in the intervening years! In this new volume, John List, Michael Price, and their co-authors provide a diverse set of applications of experimental approaches to the environmental economics realm. This is among the most promising of new areas of research in the economics of the environment, and this book provides a superb point of entry for experts and novices alike.' - Robert Stavins, Harvard University, US Laboratory and field experiments have grown significantly in prominence over the past decade. The experimental method provides randomization in key variables therefore permitting a deeper understanding of important economic phenomena. This path-breaking volume provides a valuable collection of experimental work within the area of environmental and resource economics and showcases how laboratory and field experiments can be used for both positive and normative purposes. The Handbook provides a timely reminder to social scientists, policymakers, international bodies, and practitioners that appropriate decision-making relies on immediate and sharp feedback, both of which are key features of proper experimentation. This book includes a collection of research that makes use of the experimental method to explore key issues within environmental and resource economics that will prove invaluable for both students and academics working in these areas. Contributors include: R.P. Berrens, F. Bousquet, J.-C. Cardenas, R. Croson, A. Farrell, L. Gangadharan, G. Giordana, J.K. Horowitz, M. Janssen, J.L. Knetsch, S. Kroll, J.A. List, M.C. Lopez, C.F. Mason, K.E. McConnell, M. McKee, K. Moeltner, J.J. Murphy, W.S. Neilson, C.F. Parmeter, J.C. Pope, M.K. Price, K. Silz Carson, J.M. Spraggon, J.T.R. Stoop, J.K. Stranlund, D.P. van Soest, M.A. Velez, C.A. Vossler, J. Vyrastekova, M. Willinger, D. Zetland
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This book details the results of the authors' research using laboratory animals to investigate individual choice theory in economics: consumer-demand and labor-supply behavior and choice under uncertainty. The use of laboratory animals provides the opportunity to conduct controlled experiments involving precise and demanding tests of economic theory with rewards and punishments of real consequence. Economic models are compared to psychological and biological choice models along with the results of experiments testing between these competing explanations.
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Kagel, John Henry Son of Bernard and Ruth Kagel.
Bachelor, Tufts University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1969.
From assistant professor to professor Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1969—1982. Professor University Houston, 1982—1988, University Pittsburgh, 1988—1999. University chaired professor economics Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1999.
Distinguished chairman University Siena, 2002.
('Until not much more than 20 years ago, economists freque...)
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President American Civil Liberties Union, Bryan-College Station, 1972—1974. Fellow: Econometric Society.
Married Harriette J. Reifman, August 27, 1967. Children: Beth E., Julie H.